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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 160,859 miles on the clock, averaging 14,200 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 RK57 SVA
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 160,859 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9,697 |
| Average per year | 14,200 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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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
| Registration | RK57 SVA |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2007 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RK — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 57 — September 2007 to February 2008 |
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About RK57 SVA
What car is RK57 SVA?
RK57 SVA is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2007.
What is the mileage of RK57 SVA?
The last recorded mileage for RK57 SVA was 160,859 miles, recorded on 6 Aug 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RK57 SVA passed its MOT?
RK57 SVA has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 6 Aug 2019.
Is RK57 SVA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RK57 SVA 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 RK57 SVA?
RK57 SVA is approximately 19 years old. Age identifier 57 means registered between 1 September 2007 and 28 February 2008.