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 1896cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 81,169 miles on the clock, averaging 5,248 miles per year, below 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 VVZ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 81,169 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,248 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 8 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 VVZ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2008 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AJ — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 57 — September 2007 to February 2008 |
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About AJ57 VVZ
What car is AJ57 VVZ?
AJ57 VVZ is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2008.
What is the mileage of AJ57 VVZ?
The last recorded mileage for AJ57 VVZ was 81,169 miles, recorded on 19 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AJ57 VVZ passed its MOT?
AJ57 VVZ has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 19 Oct 2017.
Is AJ57 VVZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AJ57 VVZ 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 AJ57 VVZ?
AJ57 VVZ is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 57 means registered between 1 September 2007 and 28 February 2008.