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RA57 LGD

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 Petrol 1390cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 2 (89% pass rate). It has 55,086 miles on the clock, averaging 3,148 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for RA57 LGD

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
55,086
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
89%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
3,148

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading55,086 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,148
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RA57 LGD 6k19k31k43k55k '11'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage55,086 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,086 miles
Since last MOT+3,077 miles
PASS
Mileage52,009 miles
Since last MOT+3,219 miles
PASS
Mileage48,790 miles
Since last MOT+4,145 miles
PASS
Mileage44,645 miles
Since last MOT+3,971 miles
PASS
Mileage40,674 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,674 miles
Since last MOT+4,598 miles
PASS
Mileage36,076 miles
Since last MOT+2,473 miles
PASS
Mileage33,603 miles
Since last MOT+2,544 miles
PASS
Mileage31,059 miles
Since last MOT+2,937 miles
PASS
Mileage28,122 miles
Since last MOT+2,077 miles
PASS
Mileage26,045 miles
Since last MOT+2,719 miles
PASS
Mileage23,326 miles
Since last MOT+1,916 miles
PASS
Mileage21,410 miles
Since last MOT+2,756 miles
PASS
Mileage18,654 miles
Since last MOT+5,778 miles
PASS
Mileage12,876 miles
Since last MOT+4,552 miles
PASS
Mileage8,324 miles
Since last MOT+1,028 miles
PASS
Mileage7,296 miles
Since last MOT+933 miles
PASS
Mileage6,363 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 LGD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeRA — Reading, Reading
Age identifier57 — September 2007 to February 2008

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About RA57 LGD

What car is RA57 LGD?

RA57 LGD is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Reading in 2008.

What is the mileage of RA57 LGD?

The last recorded mileage for RA57 LGD was 55,086 miles, recorded on 13 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA57 LGD passed its MOT?

RA57 LGD has had 19 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (17 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 13 Jul 2026.

Is RA57 LGD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA57 LGD is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is RA57 LGD?

RA57 LGD is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 57 means registered between 1 September 2007 and 28 February 2008.