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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 143,879 miles on the clock, averaging 7,066 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 DE07 RFZ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 143,879 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 10,031 |
| Average per year | 7,066 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 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 | DE07 RFZ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2007 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | DE — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury |
| Age identifier | 07 — March 2007 to August 2007 |
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About DE07 RFZ
What car is DE07 RFZ?
DE07 RFZ is a grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chester in 2007.
What is the mileage of DE07 RFZ?
The last recorded mileage for DE07 RFZ was 143,879 miles, recorded on 28 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DE07 RFZ passed its MOT?
DE07 RFZ has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 28 Mar 2026.
Is DE07 RFZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DE07 RFZ 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 DE07 RFZ?
DE07 RFZ is approximately 19 years old. Age identifier 07 means registered between 1 March 2007 and 31 August 2007.