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LB57 XBE

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2000cc

Blue Registered in Wimbledon, London · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine2000cc
ColourBlue
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 2000cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 137,037 miles on the clock, averaging 7,497 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 FSI engine is known for high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) cam follower and cam lobe wear.

MOT & Mileage History for LB57 XBE

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
137,037
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,497

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading137,037 miles
Reading date
Miles last year862
Average per year7,497
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LB57 XBE 30k57k84k110k137k '11'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage137,037 miles
Since last MOT+862 miles
PASS
Mileage136,175 miles
Since last MOT+1,417 miles
PASS
Mileage134,758 miles
Since last MOT+4,753 miles
PASS
Mileage130,005 miles
Since last MOT+48 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,957 miles
Since last MOT+5,245 miles
PASS
Mileage124,712 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,712 miles
Since last MOT+5,745 miles
PASS
Mileage118,967 miles
Since last MOT+6,301 miles
PASS
Mileage112,666 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,664 miles
Since last MOT+11,950 miles
PASS
Mileage100,714 miles
Since last MOT+8,646 miles
PASS
Mileage92,068 miles
Since last MOT+2,250 miles
PASS
Mileage89,818 miles
Since last MOT+10,415 miles
PASS
Mileage79,403 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,403 miles
Since last MOT+12,234 miles
PASS
Mileage67,169 miles
Since last MOT+14,294 miles
PASS
Mileage52,875 miles
Since last MOT+11,382 miles
PASS
Mileage41,493 miles
Since last MOT+11,170 miles
PASS
Mileage30,323 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) cam follower (part typically 06F198151 or equivalent) and cam lobe wear

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 XBE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2000cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeLB — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier57 — September 2007 to February 2008

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About LB57 XBE

What car is LB57 XBE?

LB57 XBE is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2000cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2008.

What is the mileage of LB57 XBE?

The last recorded mileage for LB57 XBE was 137,037 miles, recorded on 2 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LB57 XBE passed its MOT?

LB57 XBE has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 2 Feb 2026.

Is LB57 XBE ULEZ compliant?

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

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