Vehicle summary
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 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 161,592 miles on the clock, averaging 12,464 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for PL57 HTJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 161,592 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 12,464 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | PL57 HTJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1968cc |
| Year | 2008 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | PL — Preston, Preston |
| Age identifier | 57 — September 2007 to February 2008 |
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About PL57 HTJ
What car is PL57 HTJ?
PL57 HTJ is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Preston in 2008.
What is the mileage of PL57 HTJ?
The last recorded mileage for PL57 HTJ was 161,592 miles, recorded on 30 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has PL57 HTJ passed its MOT?
PL57 HTJ has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 30 Nov 2020.
Is PL57 HTJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, PL57 HTJ 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 HTJ?
PL57 HTJ is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 57 means registered between 1 September 2007 and 28 February 2008.