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VF57 FEP

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 1896cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 221,965 miles on the clock, averaging 18,763 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for 1. injector seal failure causing diesel fuel ingress into engine oil.

MOT & Mileage History for VF57 FEP

MOT Status
Due date passed
221,965
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2011
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
18,763

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading221,965 miles
Reading date
Miles last year20,583
Average per year18,763
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for VF57 FEP 54k96k138k180k222k '11'20'16

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage221,965 miles
Since last MOT+20,583 miles
PASS
Mileage201,382 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage201,382 miles
Since last MOT+20,997 miles
PASS
Mileage180,385 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage180,385 miles
Since last MOT+19,670 miles
PASS
Mileage160,715 miles
Since last MOT+18,986 miles
PASS
Mileage141,729 miles
Since last MOT+17,414 miles
PASS
Mileage124,315 miles
Since last MOT+17,816 miles
PASS
Mileage106,499 miles
Since last MOT+364 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,135 miles
Since last MOT+17,848 miles
PASS
Mileage88,287 miles
Since last MOT+17,828 miles
PASS
Mileage70,459 miles
Since last MOT+16,784 miles
PASS
Mileage53,675 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2003–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

1. Injector Seal Failure Causing Diesel Fuel Ingress into Engine Oil

The rubber seal around the fuel injector degrades, allowing diesel fuel to seep past the seal into the engine sump, contaminating the engine oil.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF57 FEP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeVF — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier57 — September 2007 to February 2008

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About VF57 FEP

What car is VF57 FEP?

VF57 FEP is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Worcester in 2008.

What is the mileage of VF57 FEP?

The last recorded mileage for VF57 FEP was 221,965 miles, recorded on 15 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VF57 FEP passed its MOT?

VF57 FEP has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 15 Jan 2020.

Is VF57 FEP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VF57 FEP 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 VF57 FEP?

VF57 FEP is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 57 means registered between 1 September 2007 and 28 February 2008.