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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 165,727 miles on the clock, averaging 9,342 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 RA07 XHL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 165,727 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 26 |
| Average per year | 9,342 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 13 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 | RA07 XHL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2007 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RA — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 07 — March 2007 to August 2007 |
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About RA07 XHL
What car is RA07 XHL?
RA07 XHL is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2007.
What is the mileage of RA07 XHL?
The last recorded mileage for RA07 XHL was 165,727 miles, recorded on 5 Jun 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RA07 XHL passed its MOT?
RA07 XHL has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 5 Jun 2020.
Is RA07 XHL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA07 XHL 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 RA07 XHL?
RA07 XHL is approximately 19 years old. Age identifier 07 means registered between 1 March 2007 and 31 August 2007.