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LM57 XVU

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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing once (90% pass rate). It has 124,626 miles on the clock, averaging 8,875 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 XVU

MOT Status
Due date passed
124,626
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2011
90%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
8,875

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading124,626 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,157
Average per year8,875
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LM57 XVU 56k73k91k108k125k '11'18'15

Check LM57 XVU

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage124,626 miles
Since last MOT+4,157 miles
PASS
Mileage120,469 miles
Since last MOT+5,511 miles
PASS
Mileage114,958 miles
Since last MOT+3,886 miles
PASS
Mileage111,072 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,072 miles
Since last MOT+2,738 miles
PASS
Mileage108,334 miles
Since last MOT+12,507 miles
PASS
Mileage95,827 miles
Since last MOT+15,346 miles
PASS
Mileage80,481 miles
Since last MOT+16,961 miles
PASS
Mileage63,520 miles
Since last MOT+7,079 miles
PASS
Mileage56,441 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 XVU
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 XVU

What car is LM57 XVU?

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

What is the mileage of LM57 XVU?

The last recorded mileage for LM57 XVU was 124,626 miles, recorded on 25 Sep 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM57 XVU passed its MOT?

LM57 XVU has had 10 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (9 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 25 Sep 2018.

Is LM57 XVU ULEZ compliant?

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

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