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RY07 EBG

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 143,114 miles on the clock, averaging 8,007 miles per year, around 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 RY07 EBG

MOT Status
Due date passed
143,114
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2010
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
8,007

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading143,114 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,007
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RY07 EBG 54k76k99k121k143k '10'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage143,114 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,114 miles
Since last MOT+5,670 miles
PASS
Mileage137,444 miles
Since last MOT+9,681 miles
PASS
Mileage127,763 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,763 miles
Since last MOT+9,233 miles
PASS
Mileage118,530 miles
Since last MOT+8,310 miles
PASS
Mileage110,220 miles
Since last MOT+7,103 miles
PASS
Mileage103,117 miles
Since last MOT+43 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,074 miles
Since last MOT+7,063 miles
PASS
Mileage96,011 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,011 miles
Since last MOT+6,892 miles
PASS
Mileage89,119 miles
Since last MOT+7,161 miles
PASS
Mileage81,958 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,958 miles
Since last MOT+8,152 miles
PASS
Mileage73,806 miles
Since last MOT+7,167 miles
PASS
Mileage66,639 miles
Since last MOT+12,373 miles
PASS
Mileage54,266 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

RegistrationRY07 EBG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2007
First registered
Area codeRY — Reading, Reading
Age identifier07 — March 2007 to August 2007

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About RY07 EBG

What car is RY07 EBG?

RY07 EBG is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2007.

What is the mileage of RY07 EBG?

The last recorded mileage for RY07 EBG was 143,114 miles, recorded on 25 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RY07 EBG passed its MOT?

RY07 EBG has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 25 Oct 2021.

Is RY07 EBG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RY07 EBG 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 RY07 EBG?

RY07 EBG is approximately 19 years old. Age identifier 07 means registered between 1 March 2007 and 31 August 2007.