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LM56 LEX

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Stanmore, London · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 77,593 miles on the clock, averaging 4,865 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for LM56 LEX

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
77,593
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
4,865

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading77,593 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,144
Average per year4,865
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LM56 LEX 6k24k42k60k78k '11'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage77,593 miles
Since last MOT+4,144 miles
PASS
Mileage73,449 miles
Since last MOT+2,258 miles
PASS
Mileage71,191 miles
Since last MOT+384 miles
PASS
Mileage70,807 miles
Since last MOT+227 miles
PASS
Mileage70,580 miles
Since last MOT+3,085 miles
PASS
Mileage67,495 miles
Since last MOT+4,225 miles
PASS
Mileage63,270 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,270 miles
Since last MOT+7,620 miles
PASS
Mileage55,650 miles
Since last MOT+8,306 miles
PASS
Mileage47,344 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,344 miles
Since last MOT+9,761 miles
PASS
Mileage37,583 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,583 miles
Since last MOT+8,654 miles
PASS
Mileage28,929 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage28,928 miles
Since last MOT+9,927 miles
PASS
Mileage19,001 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage19,001 miles
Since last MOT+8,719 miles
PASS
Mileage10,282 miles
Since last MOT+2,582 miles
PASS
Mileage7,700 miles
Since last MOT+2,037 miles
PASS
Mileage5,663 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM56 LEX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeLM — Stanmore, London
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About LM56 LEX

What car is LM56 LEX?

LM56 LEX is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2008.

What is the mileage of LM56 LEX?

The last recorded mileage for LM56 LEX was 77,593 miles, recorded on 20 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM56 LEX passed its MOT?

LM56 LEX has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 20 Nov 2025.

Is LM56 LEX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LM56 LEX 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 LM56 LEX?

LM56 LEX is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.