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 1968cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 179,856 miles on the clock, averaging 12,792 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for GY57 UPA
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 179,856 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,924 |
| Average per year | 12,792 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GY57 UPA |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Purple |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1968cc |
| Year | 2007 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GY — Brighton, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 57 — September 2007 to February 2008 |
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About GY57 UPA
What car is GY57 UPA?
GY57 UPA is a purple Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Brighton in 2007.
What is the mileage of GY57 UPA?
The last recorded mileage for GY57 UPA was 179,856 miles, recorded on 26 Aug 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GY57 UPA passed its MOT?
GY57 UPA has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 26 Aug 2020.
Is GY57 UPA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GY57 UPA 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 GY57 UPA?
GY57 UPA is approximately 19 years old. Age identifier 57 means registered between 1 September 2007 and 28 February 2008.