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RK07 PKE

2007 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 19 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2007
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 170,087 miles on the clock, averaging 10,783 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 RK07 PKE

MOT Status
Due date passed
170,087
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2010
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
10,783

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading170,087 miles
Reading date
Miles last year52
Average per year10,783
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RK07 PKE 30k65k100k135k170k '10'23'18

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage170,087 miles
Since last MOT+52 miles
FAIL
Mileage170,035 miles
Since last MOT+3,064 miles
FAIL
Mileage166,971 miles
Since last MOT+20,113 miles
PASS
Mileage146,858 miles
Since last MOT+281 miles
FAIL
Mileage146,577 miles
Since last MOT+9,951 miles
PASS
Mileage136,626 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,626 miles
Since last MOT+6,869 miles
PASS
Mileage129,757 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,753 miles
Since last MOT+3,058 miles
PASS
Mileage126,695 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,694 miles
Since last MOT+4,711 miles
PASS
Mileage121,983 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,983 miles
Since last MOT+10,892 miles
PASS
Mileage111,091 miles
Since last MOT+10,354 miles
PASS
Mileage100,737 miles
Since last MOT+14,077 miles
PASS
Mileage86,660 miles
Since last MOT+19,168 miles
PASS
Mileage67,492 miles
Since last MOT+14,282 miles
PASS
Mileage53,210 miles
Since last MOT+5,907 miles
PASS
Mileage47,303 miles
Since last MOT+8,549 miles
PASS
Mileage38,754 miles
Since last MOT+8,754 miles
PASS
Mileage30,000 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

RegistrationRK07 PKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2007
First registered
Area codeRK — Reading, Reading
Age identifier07 — March 2007 to August 2007

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About RK07 PKE

What car is RK07 PKE?

RK07 PKE is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2007.

What is the mileage of RK07 PKE?

The last recorded mileage for RK07 PKE was 170,087 miles, recorded on 31 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RK07 PKE passed its MOT?

RK07 PKE has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 31 Jan 2023.

Is RK07 PKE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RK07 PKE 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 RK07 PKE?

RK07 PKE is approximately 19 years old. Age identifier 07 means registered between 1 March 2007 and 31 August 2007.