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LM57 XVG

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Stanmore, 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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 187,575 miles on the clock, averaging 8,923 miles per year, around 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 LM57 XVG

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
187,575
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
8,923

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading187,575 miles
Reading date
Miles last year64
Average per year8,923
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LM57 XVG 54k87k121k154k188k '11'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage187,575 miles
Since last MOT+64 miles
FAIL
Mileage187,511 miles
Since last MOT+2,847 miles
PASS
Mileage184,664 miles
Since last MOT+81 miles
FAIL
Mileage184,583 miles
Since last MOT+5,416 miles
PASS
Mileage179,167 miles
Since last MOT+199 miles
FAIL
Mileage178,968 miles
Since last MOT+8,919 miles
PASS
Mileage170,049 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage170,049 miles
Since last MOT+10,230 miles
PASS
Mileage159,819 miles
Since last MOT+18,969 miles
PASS
Mileage140,850 miles
Since last MOT+5,782 miles
PASS
Mileage135,068 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,066 miles
Since last MOT+4,661 miles
PASS
Mileage130,405 miles
Since last MOT+6,427 miles
PASS
Mileage123,978 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,978 miles
Since last MOT+5,663 miles
PASS
Mileage118,315 miles
Since last MOT+14,141 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,174 miles
Since last MOT+9,375 miles
PASS
Mileage94,799 miles
Since last MOT+18,869 miles
PASS
Mileage75,930 miles
Since last MOT+21,857 miles
PASS
Mileage54,073 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

RegistrationLM57 XVG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeLM — Stanmore, London
Age identifier57 — September 2007 to February 2008

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About LM57 XVG

What car is LM57 XVG?

LM57 XVG is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2008.

What is the mileage of LM57 XVG?

The last recorded mileage for LM57 XVG was 187,575 miles, recorded on 24 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM57 XVG passed its MOT?

LM57 XVG has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 24 Jan 2026.

Is LM57 XVG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LM57 XVG 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 LM57 XVG?

LM57 XVG is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 57 means registered between 1 September 2007 and 28 February 2008.