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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 157,790 miles on the clock, averaging 8,652 miles per year, around 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 MJ57 UTG
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 157,790 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9,657 |
| Average per year | 8,652 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 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 | MJ57 UTG |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2007 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MJ — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 57 — September 2007 to February 2008 |
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About MJ57 UTG
What car is MJ57 UTG?
MJ57 UTG is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2007.
What is the mileage of MJ57 UTG?
The last recorded mileage for MJ57 UTG was 157,790 miles, recorded on 5 Sep 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MJ57 UTG passed its MOT?
MJ57 UTG has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 5 Sep 2023.
Is MJ57 UTG ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MJ57 UTG 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 MJ57 UTG?
MJ57 UTG is approximately 19 years old. Age identifier 57 means registered between 1 September 2007 and 28 February 2008.