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RL07 LGX

2007 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 19 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2007
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 105,511 miles on the clock, averaging 5,151 miles per year, 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 RL07 LGX

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
105,511
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2010
77%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
5,151

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading105,511 miles
Reading date
Miles last year17
Average per year5,151
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RL07 LGX 21k42k63k84k106k '10'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage105,511 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,494 miles
Since last MOT+3,953 miles
PASS
Mileage101,541 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,541 miles
Since last MOT+3,167 miles
PASS
Mileage98,374 miles
Since last MOT+3,571 miles
PASS
Mileage94,803 miles
Since last MOT+1,844 miles
PASS
Mileage92,959 miles
Since last MOT+2,211 miles
PASS
Mileage90,748 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,748 miles
Since last MOT+4,386 miles
PASS
Mileage86,362 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,360 miles
Since last MOT+9,515 miles
PASS
Mileage76,845 miles
Since last MOT+5,113 miles
PASS
Mileage71,732 miles
Since last MOT+6,197 miles
PASS
Mileage65,535 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,535 miles
Since last MOT+3,096 miles
PASS
Mileage62,439 miles
Since last MOT+3,975 miles
PASS
Mileage58,464 miles
Since last MOT+11,203 miles
PASS
Mileage47,261 miles
Since last MOT+12,040 miles
PASS
Mileage35,221 miles
Since last MOT+4,047 miles
PASS
Mileage31,174 miles
Since last MOT+4,887 miles
PASS
Mileage26,287 miles
Since last MOT+5,381 miles
PASS
Mileage20,906 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

RegistrationRL07 LGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2007
First registered
Area codeRL — Reading, Reading
Age identifier07 — March 2007 to August 2007

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About RL07 LGX

What car is RL07 LGX?

RL07 LGX is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2007.

What is the mileage of RL07 LGX?

The last recorded mileage for RL07 LGX was 105,511 miles, recorded on 29 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RL07 LGX passed its MOT?

RL07 LGX has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 29 Jul 2026.

Is RL07 LGX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL07 LGX 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 RL07 LGX?

RL07 LGX is approximately 19 years old. Age identifier 07 means registered between 1 March 2007 and 31 August 2007.