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GR57 DXL

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1968cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 3 (86% pass rate). It has 170,119 miles on the clock, averaging 8,649 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GR57 DXL

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
170,119
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2011
86%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,649

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading170,119 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,130
Average per year8,649
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GR57 DXL 36k69k103k136k170k '11'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage170,119 miles
Since last MOT+8,130 miles
PASS
Mileage161,989 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage161,989 miles
Since last MOT+11,546 miles
PASS
Mileage150,443 miles
Since last MOT+10,607 miles
PASS
Mileage139,836 miles
Since last MOT+12,877 miles
PASS
Mileage126,959 miles
Since last MOT+7,776 miles
PASS
Mileage119,183 miles
Since last MOT+8,097 miles
PASS
Mileage111,086 miles
Since last MOT+8,684 miles
PASS
Mileage102,402 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,402 miles
Since last MOT+8,857 miles
PASS
Mileage93,545 miles
Since last MOT+7,310 miles
PASS
Mileage86,235 miles
Since last MOT+6,143 miles
PASS
Mileage80,092 miles
Since last MOT+3,995 miles
PASS
Mileage76,097 miles
Since last MOT+5,028 miles
PASS
Mileage71,069 miles
Since last MOT+5,065 miles
PASS
Mileage66,004 miles
Since last MOT+100 miles
PASS
Mileage65,904 miles
Since last MOT+3,973 miles
PASS
Mileage61,931 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,931 miles
Since last MOT+12,085 miles
PASS
Mileage49,846 miles
Since last MOT+14,305 miles
PASS
Mileage35,541 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR57 DXL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeGR — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier57 — September 2007 to February 2008

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About GR57 DXL

What car is GR57 DXL?

GR57 DXL is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Brighton in 2008.

What is the mileage of GR57 DXL?

The last recorded mileage for GR57 DXL was 170,119 miles, recorded on 28 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GR57 DXL passed its MOT?

GR57 DXL has had 21 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (18 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 28 Jul 2026.

Is GR57 DXL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GR57 DXL is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2008, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is GR57 DXL?

GR57 DXL is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 57 means registered between 1 September 2007 and 28 February 2008.