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 2008 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 90,043 miles on the clock, averaging 4,365 miles per year, well below 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 YXU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 90,043 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,321 |
| Average per year | 4,365 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 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 YXU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2008 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RK — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 57 — September 2007 to February 2008 |
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About RK57 YXU
What car is RK57 YXU?
RK57 YXU is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2008.
What is the mileage of RK57 YXU?
The last recorded mileage for RK57 YXU was 90,043 miles, recorded on 22 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RK57 YXU passed its MOT?
RK57 YXU has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 22 Dec 2025.
Is RK57 YXU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RK57 YXU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2008, 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 YXU?
RK57 YXU is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 57 means registered between 1 September 2007 and 28 February 2008.