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LB57 XKA

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Wimbledon, London · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 1896cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 11 (58% pass rate). It has 186,351 miles on the clock, averaging 10,322 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for 1. injector seal failure causing diesel fuel ingress into engine oil.

MOT & Mileage History for LB57 XKA

MOT Status
Due date passed
186,351
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2011
58%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
10,322

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading186,351 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,322
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LB57 XKA 41k78k114k150k186k '11'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage186,351 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage186,351 miles
Since last MOT+7,190 miles
PASS
Mileage179,161 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage179,161 miles
Since last MOT+9,241 miles
PASS
Mileage169,920 miles
Since last MOT+72 miles
FAIL
Mileage169,848 miles
Since last MOT+10,530 miles
PASS
Mileage159,318 miles
Since last MOT+11,555 miles
PASS
Mileage147,763 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,739 miles
Since last MOT+10,172 miles
PASS
Mileage137,567 miles
Since last MOT+95 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,472 miles
Since last MOT+7,643 miles
PASS
Mileage129,829 miles
Since last MOT+318 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,511 miles
Since last MOT+13,656 miles
PASS
Mileage115,855 miles
Since last MOT+12,130 miles
PASS
Mileage103,725 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,723 miles
Since last MOT+12,721 miles
PASS
Mileage91,002 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,002 miles
Since last MOT+10,903 miles
PASS
Mileage80,099 miles
Since last MOT+9,895 miles
PASS
Mileage70,204 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,204 miles
Since last MOT+7,829 miles
PASS
Mileage62,375 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,375 miles
Since last MOT+12,020 miles
PASS
Mileage50,355 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,355 miles
Since last MOT+9,084 miles
PASS
Mileage41,271 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2003–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

1. Injector Seal Failure Causing Diesel Fuel Ingress into Engine Oil

The rubber seal around the fuel injector degrades, allowing diesel fuel to seep past the seal into the engine sump, contaminating the engine oil.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 XKA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeLB — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier57 — September 2007 to February 2008

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About LB57 XKA

What car is LB57 XKA?

LB57 XKA is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2008.

What is the mileage of LB57 XKA?

The last recorded mileage for LB57 XKA was 186,351 miles, recorded on 7 Feb 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LB57 XKA passed its MOT?

LB57 XKA has had 26 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (15 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 7 Feb 2025.

Is LB57 XKA ULEZ compliant?

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

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