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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing once (91% pass rate). It has 135,998 miles on the clock, averaging 8,037 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 SP07 VLA
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 135,998 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 18,415 |
| Average per year | 8,037 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 11 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 | SP07 VLA |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2007 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SP — Dundee, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 07 — March 2007 to August 2007 |
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About SP07 VLA
What car is SP07 VLA?
SP07 VLA is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Dundee in 2007.
What is the mileage of SP07 VLA?
The last recorded mileage for SP07 VLA was 135,998 miles, recorded on 20 Oct 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SP07 VLA passed its MOT?
SP07 VLA has had 11 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (10 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 20 Oct 2022.
Is SP07 VLA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SP07 VLA 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 SP07 VLA?
SP07 VLA is approximately 19 years old. Age identifier 07 means registered between 1 March 2007 and 31 August 2007.