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 2007 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 8 (56% pass rate). It has 190,486 miles on the clock, averaging 13,603 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 AJ57 VDP
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 190,486 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,944 |
| Average per year | 13,603 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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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
| Registration | AJ57 VDP |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2007 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AJ — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 57 — September 2007 to February 2008 |
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About AJ57 VDP
What car is AJ57 VDP?
AJ57 VDP is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2007.
What is the mileage of AJ57 VDP?
The last recorded mileage for AJ57 VDP was 190,486 miles, recorded on 13 Dec 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AJ57 VDP passed its MOT?
AJ57 VDP has had 18 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (10 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 13 Dec 2021.
Is AJ57 VDP ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AJ57 VDP is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2007, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is AJ57 VDP?
AJ57 VDP is approximately 19 years old. Age identifier 57 means registered between 1 September 2007 and 28 February 2008.