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PL57 GXH

2008 Volkswagen Passat · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Preston, Preston · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
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 Passat Diesel 1968cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 161,617 miles on the clock, averaging 11,204 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TDI CR engine is known for oil pump drive (hexagonal driver/hex shaft).

MOT & Mileage History for PL57 GXH

MOT Status
Due date passed
161,617
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2011
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
11,204

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 reading161,617 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,204
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL57 GXH 39k70k100k131k162k '11'21'17

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage161,617 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage161,617 miles
Since last MOT+15,593 miles
PASS
Mileage146,024 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,024 miles
Since last MOT+9,349 miles
PASS
Mileage136,675 miles
Since last MOT+19,921 miles
PASS
Mileage116,754 miles
Since last MOT+18,594 miles
PASS
Mileage98,160 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,160 miles
Since last MOT+13,556 miles
PASS
Mileage84,604 miles
Since last MOT+590 miles
PASS
Mileage84,014 miles
Since last MOT+8,903 miles
PASS
Mileage75,111 miles
Since last MOT+9,675 miles
PASS
Mileage65,436 miles
Since last MOT+7,269 miles
PASS
Mileage58,167 miles
Since last MOT+7,406 miles
PASS
Mileage50,761 miles
Since last MOT+11,692 miles
PASS
Mileage39,069 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Passat

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Oil pump drive (hexagonal driver/hex shaft)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About PL57 GXH

What car is PL57 GXH?

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

What is the mileage of PL57 GXH?

The last recorded mileage for PL57 GXH was 161,617 miles, recorded on 14 Dec 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL57 GXH passed its MOT?

PL57 GXH has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 14 Dec 2021.

Is PL57 GXH ULEZ compliant?

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

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