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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 220,662 miles on the clock, averaging 18,181 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 DE57 BFV
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 220,662 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 29,623 |
| Average per year | 18,181 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 12 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 | DE57 BFV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2007 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | DE — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury |
| Age identifier | 57 — September 2007 to February 2008 |
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About DE57 BFV
What car is DE57 BFV?
DE57 BFV is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chester in 2007.
What is the mileage of DE57 BFV?
The last recorded mileage for DE57 BFV was 220,662 miles, recorded on 23 Nov 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DE57 BFV passed its MOT?
DE57 BFV has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 23 Nov 2019.
Is DE57 BFV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DE57 BFV 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 DE57 BFV?
DE57 BFV is approximately 19 years old. Age identifier 57 means registered between 1 September 2007 and 28 February 2008.