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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 162,064 miles on the clock, averaging 6,002 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 SJ57 XGS
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 162,064 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,096 |
| Average per year | 6,002 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 12 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 | SJ57 XGS |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2008 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SJ — Glasgow, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 57 — September 2007 to February 2008 |
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About SJ57 XGS
What car is SJ57 XGS?
SJ57 XGS is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2008.
What is the mileage of SJ57 XGS?
The last recorded mileage for SJ57 XGS was 162,064 miles, recorded on 17 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SJ57 XGS passed its MOT?
SJ57 XGS has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 17 Jan 2020.
Is SJ57 XGS ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SJ57 XGS 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 SJ57 XGS?
SJ57 XGS is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 57 means registered between 1 September 2007 and 28 February 2008.