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PL57 EKZ

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Red Registered in Preston, Preston · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourRed
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 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 165,302 miles on the clock, averaging 14,984 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for PL57 EKZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
165,302
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2011
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
14,984

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading165,302 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,732
Average per year14,984
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for PL57 EKZ 55k82k110k138k165k '11'18'15

Check PL57 EKZ

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage165,302 miles
Since last MOT+15,732 miles
PASS
Mileage149,570 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage149,570 miles
Since last MOT+15,114 miles
PASS
Mileage134,456 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,456 miles
Since last MOT+21,183 miles
PASS
Mileage113,273 miles
Since last MOT+17,328 miles
PASS
Mileage95,945 miles
Since last MOT+9,566 miles
PASS
Mileage86,379 miles
Since last MOT+3,220 miles
PASS
Mileage83,159 miles
Since last MOT+10,620 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,539 miles
Since last MOT+17,955 miles
PASS
Mileage54,584 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About PL57 EKZ

What car is PL57 EKZ?

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

What is the mileage of PL57 EKZ?

The last recorded mileage for PL57 EKZ was 165,302 miles, recorded on 30 May 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL57 EKZ passed its MOT?

PL57 EKZ has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 30 May 2018.

Is PL57 EKZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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