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OV57 XZW

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlue
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 1968cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 4 (64% pass rate). It has 185,245 miles on the clock, averaging 14,326 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for OV57 XZW

MOT Status
Due date passed
185,245
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2011
64%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
14,326

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading185,245 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,174
Average per year14,326
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OV57 XZW 78k105k132k159k185k '11'18'14

Check OV57 XZW

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage185,245 miles
Since last MOT+7,174 miles
PASS
Mileage178,071 miles
Since last MOT+8,565 miles
PASS
Mileage169,506 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage169,506 miles
Since last MOT+3,445 miles
PASS
Mileage166,061 miles
Since last MOT+3,935 miles
PASS
Mileage162,126 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage162,126 miles
Since last MOT+28,104 miles
PASS
Mileage134,022 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,022 miles
Since last MOT+28,722 miles
PASS
Mileage105,300 miles
Since last MOT+26,900 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,400 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV57 XZW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeOV — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier57 — September 2007 to February 2008

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About OV57 XZW

What car is OV57 XZW?

OV57 XZW is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Oxford in 2008.

What is the mileage of OV57 XZW?

The last recorded mileage for OV57 XZW was 185,245 miles, recorded on 23 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OV57 XZW passed its MOT?

OV57 XZW has had 11 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (7 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 23 Jun 2018.

Is OV57 XZW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OV57 XZW 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 OV57 XZW?

OV57 XZW is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 57 means registered between 1 September 2007 and 28 February 2008.