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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 118,517 miles on the clock, averaging 5,847 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 SN57 VDA
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 118,517 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,847 |
| 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
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
| Registration | SN57 VDA |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2007 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SN — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 57 — September 2007 to February 2008 |
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About SN57 VDA
What car is SN57 VDA?
SN57 VDA is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2007.
What is the mileage of SN57 VDA?
The last recorded mileage for SN57 VDA was 118,517 miles, recorded on 29 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SN57 VDA passed its MOT?
SN57 VDA has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 29 Jul 2026.
Is SN57 VDA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SN57 VDA 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 SN57 VDA?
SN57 VDA is approximately 19 years old. Age identifier 57 means registered between 1 September 2007 and 28 February 2008.