2007 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · CP07 AAJ
2007 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 18/04/2007. Recorded mileage 166,603 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/12/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,603 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2007
- Engine
- 1968cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
CP07 AAJ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/12/2023
- 166,603 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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CP07 AAJ Mileage History
- 04/12/2021148,704 mi
- 06/12/2022160,636 mi+11,932 mi
- 13/12/2023166,603 mi+5,967 mi
Average of roughly 8,844 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
CP07 AAJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Volkswagen Golf (CP07 AAJ) between December 2021 and December 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 9 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Buyer's Guide & Inspection Advisory
Expert automotive synthesis from historical MOT defect records and market benchmarks.
Our Verdict
At approaching 167,000 miles and now nea
The 2007 Golf Mk5 with the 2.0 TDI engine is generally regarded as a competent family hatchback, but examples at this mileage and age demand careful scrutiny. Given that the 2023 MOT flagged advisories on the front brake discs, suspension arm bushes, rear sub-frame corrosion and an offside front ball joint dust cover, you should budget for likely replacement of suspension and braking components soon after purchase. There is no service history evidence in the data provided, so request full paperwork from the seller, including cambelt and timing belt replacement records — for the 2.0 TDI PD engine this is critical and typically required every 60,000 miles or five years. Negotiation should account for the fact that the average MOT pass rate for the Golf is 80.8 percent, so a clean pass is normal but the volume of advisories in the latest test is above what you would ideally want to see.
The 2.0 TDI diesel engine typically returns around 50-55 mpg in real-world driving, though high-mileage examples like this one may have degraded injectors or EGR components that affect economy. Road tax for a 1968cc diesel registered before April 2007 with this emissions profile generally sits in a higher band, so check the V5 for the exact rate, but expect somewhere in the £200-£250 range annually. Insurance for a 2007 Golf 2.0 TDI usually falls into group 15-18 depending on trim, which is moderate but not cheap. Allowing for fuel, tax, insurance and routine maintenance including likely suspension and brake work, an estimate of £1,400-£1,800 in annual running costs would be realistic for a vehicle at this mileage.
The 2023 MOT advisories give you a clear roadmap for inspection: examine the front brake discs for lipping and scoring, check all suspension arm bushes for play, and look closely at the rear sub-frame for corrosion — a common issue on Golfs of this era, especially those driven in winter conditions. The offside front ball joint dust cover deterioration and the upper anti-roll bar dust cover noted in 2021 suggest the front suspension is ageing and likely needs refurbishment. Beyond MOT items, on the 2.0 TDI PD engine check the timing belt age, inspect the dual-mass flywheel for rattle on cold start, and look for oil leaks around the cam chain area which was an advisory in 2021. Also verify that the diesel particulate filter is functioning correctly, as replacement on a high-mileage TDI can run into four figures.
This is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI diesel in grey, first registered in April 2007, with a recorded mileage of 166,603 miles across its MOT history. It has passed three consecutive MOT tests since 2021, though the most recent pass carried eight advisories covering brake discs, tyres, suspension components, sub-frame corrosion and a brake binding issue. The annual mileage implied between tests is roughly 9,000 miles, which sits above the 7,175-mile model average for the Volkswagen Golf. Buyers should weigh the age and mileage carefully against the apparent mechanical wear flagged in the latest test.
Across 993,440 Volkswagen Golfs analysed, the average MOT pass rate stands at 80.8 percent, with the most common failure reasons being tyres, exhaust and anti-roll bar components — broadly in line with what this vehicle's advisories indicate.
Reviewed by the IsItAGoodCar editorial team — Verified automotive analysis synthesized from official vehicle registries.
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