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OU07 YSL

2007 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 19 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2007
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 3 (85% pass rate). It has 207,569 miles on the clock, averaging 11,345 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 OU07 YSL

MOT Status
Due date passed
207,569
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2010
85%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
11,345

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading207,569 miles
Reading date
Miles last year30,574
Average per year11,345
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU07 YSL 44k85k126k167k208k '10'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage207,569 miles
Since last MOT+30,574 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+15,829 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+9,985 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+7,003 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+56 miles
FAIL
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PASS
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Since last MOT+8,415 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+9,895 miles
PASS
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PASS
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Since last MOT+14,121 miles
PASS
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Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,755 miles
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PASS
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Since last MOT+11,182 miles
PASS
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PASS
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Since last MOT+7,929 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+7,661 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+373 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+8,334 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,719 miles

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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

RegistrationOU07 YSL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2007
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier07 — March 2007 to August 2007

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About OU07 YSL

What car is OU07 YSL?

OU07 YSL is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Oxford in 2007.

What is the mileage of OU07 YSL?

The last recorded mileage for OU07 YSL was 207,569 miles, recorded on 7 Aug 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU07 YSL passed its MOT?

OU07 YSL has had 20 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (17 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 7 Aug 2024.

Is OU07 YSL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OU07 YSL 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 OU07 YSL?

OU07 YSL is approximately 19 years old. Age identifier 07 means registered between 1 March 2007 and 31 August 2007.