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LB57 VZJ

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Grey Registered in Wimbledon, London · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGrey
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 117,863 miles on the clock, averaging 6,986 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for LB57 VZJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
117,863
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,986

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading117,863 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,986
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LB57 VZJ 11k38k64k91k118k '11'26'20

Check LB57 VZJ

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,863 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,863 miles
Since last MOT+9,327 miles
PASS
Mileage108,536 miles
Since last MOT+6,502 miles
PASS
Mileage102,034 miles
Since last MOT+5,899 miles
PASS
Mileage96,135 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,135 miles
Since last MOT+7,224 miles
PASS
Mileage88,911 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,911 miles
Since last MOT+12,137 miles
PASS
Mileage76,774 miles
Since last MOT+240 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,534 miles
Since last MOT+11,940 miles
PASS
Mileage64,594 miles
Since last MOT+8,531 miles
PASS
Mileage56,063 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,063 miles
Since last MOT+7,034 miles
PASS
Mileage49,029 miles
Since last MOT+5,882 miles
PASS
Mileage43,147 miles
Since last MOT+8,074 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,073 miles
Since last MOT+8,189 miles
PASS
Mileage26,884 miles
Since last MOT+6,001 miles
PASS
Mileage20,883 miles
Since last MOT+6,143 miles
PASS
Mileage14,740 miles
Since last MOT+3,917 miles
PASS
Mileage10,823 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 VZJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeLB — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier57 — September 2007 to February 2008

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About LB57 VZJ

What car is LB57 VZJ?

LB57 VZJ is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2008.

What is the mileage of LB57 VZJ?

The last recorded mileage for LB57 VZJ was 117,863 miles, recorded on 4 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LB57 VZJ passed its MOT?

LB57 VZJ has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 4 May 2026.

Is LB57 VZJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LB57 VZJ 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 LB57 VZJ?

LB57 VZJ is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 57 means registered between 1 September 2007 and 28 February 2008.