Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2007 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 11 (58% pass rate). It has 208,694 miles on the clock, averaging 12,245 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 EO57 XLG
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 208,694 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,096 |
| Average per year | 12,245 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 26 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 | EO57 XLG |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2007 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EO — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 57 — September 2007 to February 2008 |
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About EO57 XLG
What car is EO57 XLG?
EO57 XLG is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2007.
What is the mileage of EO57 XLG?
The last recorded mileage for EO57 XLG was 208,694 miles, recorded on 28 Mar 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EO57 XLG passed its MOT?
EO57 XLG has had 26 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (15 passes, 11 failures). It last was tested on 28 Mar 2025.
Is EO57 XLG ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EO57 XLG 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 EO57 XLG?
EO57 XLG is approximately 19 years old. Age identifier 57 means registered between 1 September 2007 and 28 February 2008.