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LG07 RUA

2007 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Wimbledon, London · 19 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2007
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 196,135 miles on the clock, averaging 11,986 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 LG07 RUA

MOT Status
Due date passed
196,135
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2010
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
11,986

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading196,135 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year11,986
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LG07 RUA 36k76k116k156k196k '10'23'18

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage196,135 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage196,130 miles
Since last MOT+8,938 miles
PASS
Mileage187,192 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage187,192 miles
Since last MOT+9,108 miles
PASS
Mileage178,084 miles
Since last MOT+203 miles
FAIL
Mileage177,881 miles
Since last MOT+16,059 miles
PASS
Mileage161,822 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage161,822 miles
Since last MOT+11,926 miles
PASS
Mileage149,896 miles
Since last MOT+7,524 miles
PASS
Mileage142,372 miles
Since last MOT+6,024 miles
PASS
Mileage136,348 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,348 miles
Since last MOT+5,618 miles
PASS
Mileage130,730 miles
Since last MOT+8,281 miles
PASS
Mileage122,449 miles
Since last MOT+13,508 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,941 miles
Since last MOT+15,292 miles
PASS
Mileage93,649 miles
Since last MOT+14,887 miles
PASS
Mileage78,762 miles
Since last MOT+19,792 miles
PASS
Mileage58,970 miles
Since last MOT+23,228 miles
PASS
Mileage35,742 miles

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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

RegistrationLG07 RUA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2007
First registered
Area codeLG — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier07 — March 2007 to August 2007

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About LG07 RUA

What car is LG07 RUA?

LG07 RUA is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2007.

What is the mileage of LG07 RUA?

The last recorded mileage for LG07 RUA was 196,135 miles, recorded on 25 May 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LG07 RUA passed its MOT?

LG07 RUA has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 25 May 2023.

Is LG07 RUA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LG07 RUA 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 LG07 RUA?

LG07 RUA is approximately 19 years old. Age identifier 07 means registered between 1 March 2007 and 31 August 2007.