Free MOT Check →Full MOT history & mileage Service History £6.99 →Full refund if no data found Full Car Check £7.49 →Crashed, financed & ownership data by Experian
GL57 XWT

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2008 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 196,245 miles on the clock, averaging 12,983 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GL57 XWT

MOT Status
Due date passed
196,245
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2011
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
12,983

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading196,245 miles
Reading date
Miles last year24,473
Average per year12,983
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GL57 XWT 42k80k119k158k196k '11'22'18

Check GL57 XWT

Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage196,245 miles
Since last MOT+24,473 miles
PASS
Mileage171,772 miles
Since last MOT+88 miles
FAIL
Mileage171,684 miles
Since last MOT+8,235 miles
PASS
Mileage163,449 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage163,448 miles
Since last MOT+19,569 miles
PASS
Mileage143,879 miles
Since last MOT+22,024 miles
PASS
Mileage121,855 miles
Since last MOT+10,306 miles
PASS
Mileage111,549 miles
Since last MOT+9,755 miles
PASS
Mileage101,794 miles
Since last MOT+14,391 miles
PASS
Mileage87,403 miles
Since last MOT+7,483 miles
PASS
Mileage79,920 miles
Since last MOT+14,602 miles
PASS
Mileage65,318 miles
Since last MOT+87 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,231 miles
Since last MOT+23,353 miles
PASS
Mileage41,878 miles

Similar cars to consider

Buyers comparing the Volkswagen Golf often also look at these models. Check their MOT history and reliability before deciding:

Read our Volkswagen Golf Buyer's Guide →

Common faults, what to check, and what to pay

Explore more about the Volkswagen Golf

Thinking about buying this car? These resources will help you make an informed decision.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 XWT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeGL — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier57 — September 2007 to February 2008

More GL57 X plates

Browse all GL57 X registrations from Maidstone.

About GL57 XWT

What car is GL57 XWT?

GL57 XWT is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2008.

What is the mileage of GL57 XWT?

The last recorded mileage for GL57 XWT was 196,245 miles, recorded on 17 Dec 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GL57 XWT passed its MOT?

GL57 XWT has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 17 Dec 2022.

Is GL57 XWT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GL57 XWT is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is GL57 XWT?

GL57 XWT is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 57 means registered between 1 September 2007 and 28 February 2008.