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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 115,724 miles on the clock, averaging 6,638 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 KT57 RNJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 115,724 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,245 |
| Average per year | 6,638 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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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 | KT57 RNJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2008 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | KT — Luton, Luton and Northampton |
| Age identifier | 57 — September 2007 to February 2008 |
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About KT57 RNJ
What car is KT57 RNJ?
KT57 RNJ is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Luton in 2008.
What is the mileage of KT57 RNJ?
The last recorded mileage for KT57 RNJ was 115,724 miles, recorded on 5 Oct 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has KT57 RNJ passed its MOT?
KT57 RNJ has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 5 Oct 2022.
Is KT57 RNJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, KT57 RNJ 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 KT57 RNJ?
KT57 RNJ is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 57 means registered between 1 September 2007 and 28 February 2008.