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LB57 XWE

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Wimbledon, London · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 5 MOT tests on record, passing 3 and failing 2 (60% pass rate). It has 118,219 miles on the clock, averaging 19,618 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 XWE

MOT Status
Due date passed
118,219
Last Mileage
Recorded
5
Total Tests
Since 2011
60%
Pass Rate
3 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 5 tests on record
19,618

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading118,219 miles
Reading date
Average per year19,618
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LB57 XWE 80k90k99k109k118k '11'12'12

Check LB57 XWE

Full MOT Test History 5 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,219 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,219 miles
Since last MOT+18,240 miles
PASS
Mileage99,979 miles
Since last MOT+19,513 miles
PASS
Mileage80,466 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,463 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 XWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeLB — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier57 — September 2007 to February 2008

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About LB57 XWE

What car is LB57 XWE?

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

What is the mileage of LB57 XWE?

The last recorded mileage for LB57 XWE was 118,219 miles, recorded on 10 Dec 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LB57 XWE passed its MOT?

LB57 XWE has had 5 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (3 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 10 Dec 2012.

Is LB57 XWE ULEZ compliant?

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

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