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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 209,381 miles on the clock, averaging 9,094 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 RY07 XRG
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 209,381 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,107 |
| Average per year | 9,094 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 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 | RY07 XRG |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2007 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RY — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 07 — March 2007 to August 2007 |
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About RY07 XRG
What car is RY07 XRG?
RY07 XRG is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2007.
What is the mileage of RY07 XRG?
The last recorded mileage for RY07 XRG was 209,381 miles, recorded on 20 Jun 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RY07 XRG passed its MOT?
RY07 XRG has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 20 Jun 2022.
Is RY07 XRG ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RY07 XRG 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 XRG?
RY07 XRG is approximately 19 years old. Age identifier 07 means registered between 1 March 2007 and 31 August 2007.