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 147,807 miles on the clock, averaging 12,238 miles per year, above 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 YH57 GXZ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 147,807 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 16,111 |
| Average per year | 12,238 |
| 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
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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 | YH57 GXZ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2007 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YH — Leeds, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 57 — September 2007 to February 2008 |
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About YH57 GXZ
What car is YH57 GXZ?
YH57 GXZ is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Leeds in 2007.
What is the mileage of YH57 GXZ?
The last recorded mileage for YH57 GXZ was 147,807 miles, recorded on 9 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YH57 GXZ passed its MOT?
YH57 GXZ has had 11 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (10 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 9 May 2019.
Is YH57 GXZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YH57 GXZ 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 YH57 GXZ?
YH57 GXZ is approximately 19 years old. Age identifier 57 means registered between 1 September 2007 and 28 February 2008.