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 Petrol 1390cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 111,298 miles on the clock, averaging 6,229 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.
MOT & Mileage History for RA57 LKO
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 111,298 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,229 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RA57 LKO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2008 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RA — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 57 — September 2007 to February 2008 |
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About RA57 LKO
What car is RA57 LKO?
RA57 LKO is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Reading in 2008.
What is the mileage of RA57 LKO?
The last recorded mileage for RA57 LKO was 111,298 miles, recorded on 3 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RA57 LKO passed its MOT?
RA57 LKO has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 3 Feb 2026.
Is RA57 LKO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA57 LKO 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 LKO?
RA57 LKO is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 57 means registered between 1 September 2007 and 28 February 2008.