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PL57 EFR

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Preston, Preston · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourSilver
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 218,271 miles on the clock, averaging 11,547 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for PL57 EFR

MOT Status
Due date passed
218,271
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2011
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
11,547

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 reading218,271 miles
Reading date
Miles last year17,692
Average per year11,547
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL57 EFR 81k115k150k184k218k '11'23'17

Check PL57 EFR

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage218,271 miles
Since last MOT+17,692 miles
PASS
Mileage200,579 miles
Since last MOT+15,811 miles
PASS
Mileage184,768 miles
Since last MOT+10,639 miles
PASS
Mileage174,129 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage174,129 miles
Since last MOT+3,565 miles
PASS
Mileage170,564 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage170,563 miles
Since last MOT+27,318 miles
PASS
Mileage143,245 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,245 miles
Since last MOT+6,576 miles
PASS
Mileage136,669 miles
Since last MOT+9,109 miles
PASS
Mileage127,560 miles
Since last MOT+1,397 miles
PASS
Mileage126,163 miles
Since last MOT+8,623 miles
PASS
Mileage117,540 miles
Since last MOT+17,393 miles
PASS
Mileage100,147 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,947 miles
Since last MOT+26,010 miles
PASS
Mileage80,937 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL57 EFR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codePL — Preston, Preston
Age identifier57 — September 2007 to February 2008

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About PL57 EFR

What car is PL57 EFR?

PL57 EFR is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Preston in 2008.

What is the mileage of PL57 EFR?

The last recorded mileage for PL57 EFR was 218,271 miles, recorded on 13 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL57 EFR passed its MOT?

PL57 EFR has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 13 Jan 2023.

Is PL57 EFR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PL57 EFR 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 PL57 EFR?

PL57 EFR is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 57 means registered between 1 September 2007 and 28 February 2008.