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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 107,063 miles on the clock, averaging 8,051 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 YE57 XHJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 107,063 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,692 |
| Average per year | 8,051 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 12 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 | YE57 XHJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2007 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YE — Leeds, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 57 — September 2007 to February 2008 |
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About YE57 XHJ
What car is YE57 XHJ?
YE57 XHJ is a grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Leeds in 2007.
What is the mileage of YE57 XHJ?
The last recorded mileage for YE57 XHJ was 107,063 miles, recorded on 20 Nov 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YE57 XHJ passed its MOT?
YE57 XHJ has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 20 Nov 2019.
Is YE57 XHJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YE57 XHJ 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 YE57 XHJ?
YE57 XHJ is approximately 19 years old. Age identifier 57 means registered between 1 September 2007 and 28 February 2008.