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SW07 GSU

2007 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Aberdeen, Scotland · 19 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2007
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 145,511 miles on the clock, averaging 8,748 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 SW07 GSU

MOT Status
Due date passed
145,511
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2010
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
8,748

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading145,511 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10
Average per year8,748
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SW07 GSU 48k73k97k121k146k '10'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage145,511 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage145,501 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage145,486 miles
Since last MOT+23,418 miles
PASS
Mileage122,068 miles
Since last MOT+15,183 miles
PASS
Mileage106,885 miles
Since last MOT+7,742 miles
PASS
Mileage99,143 miles
Since last MOT+6,290 miles
PASS
Mileage92,853 miles
Since last MOT+5,459 miles
PASS
Mileage87,394 miles
Since last MOT+4,512 miles
PASS
Mileage82,882 miles
Since last MOT+4,419 miles
PASS
Mileage78,463 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,463 miles
Since last MOT+4,384 miles
PASS
Mileage74,079 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,079 miles
Since last MOT+5,555 miles
PASS
Mileage68,524 miles
Since last MOT+8,077 miles
PASS
Mileage60,447 miles
Since last MOT+12,040 miles
PASS
Mileage48,407 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

RegistrationSW07 GSU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2007
First registered
Area codeSW — Aberdeen, Scotland
Age identifier07 — March 2007 to August 2007

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About SW07 GSU

What car is SW07 GSU?

SW07 GSU is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2007.

What is the mileage of SW07 GSU?

The last recorded mileage for SW07 GSU was 145,511 miles, recorded on 17 Dec 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SW07 GSU passed its MOT?

SW07 GSU has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 17 Dec 2021.

Is SW07 GSU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW07 GSU 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 SW07 GSU?

SW07 GSU is approximately 19 years old. Age identifier 07 means registered between 1 March 2007 and 31 August 2007.