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MOT Valid

2007 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF1.9L Diesel

J17 AAX

2007 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF — Diesel, 1896cc. This vehicle has 203,943 miles on record. MOT status: valid. Tax: not taxed. Review the complete history and specs.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 14/11/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2007
Engine
1896cc
Mechanical Assessment
The Volkswagen Golf presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent test on 15 November 2025 at 203,943 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. The prior two annual cycles also closed clean, with passes logged on 5 November 2024 at 201,677 miles and 2 November 2023 at 198,683 miles. No advisories or mechanical faults appear across the available history, indicating the vehicle has not entered a worsening defect pattern. Mileage sits at 203,943 against a 2007 build, equating to roughly 10,734 miles per year and matching typical use for the age. The records show steady accumulation: 198,683 in November 2023, 201,677 by November 2024, and 203,943 by November 2025, a spread of under 5,300 miles over two years. Two failed tests on 4 November 2024 and 2 November 2023 carry no recorded defects, pointing to administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than mechanical neglect. The data is sparse but clean, with no corrosion, brake, suspension, or emissions concerns flagged. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and suspension bushes given the high total mileage and nineteen-year age, as MOT passes with no defects do not capture incipient wear. Examine brake discs and calipers for binding or uneven wear, and check exhaust emissions hardware and underbody corrosion at chassis mounting points. The absence of advisories across the record implies reasonable upkeep, but consumable items such as tyres and wiper blades remain outside the scope of this history and require direct verification.
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
Mechanic's Historical Review
The Volkswagen Golf presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent test on 15 November 2025 at 203,943 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. The prior two annual cycles also closed clean, with passes logged on 5 November 2024 at 201,677 miles and 2 November 2023 at 198,683 miles. No advisories or mechanical faults appear across the available history, indicating the vehicle has not entered a worsening defect pattern. Mileage sits at 203,943 against a 2007 build, equating to roughly 10,734 miles per year and matching typical use for the age. The records show steady accumulation: 198,683 in November 2023, 201,677 by November 2024, and 203,943 by November 2025, a spread of under 5,300 miles over two years. Two failed tests on 4 November 2024 and 2 November 2023 carry no recorded defects, pointing to administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than mechanical neglect. The data is sparse but clean, with no corrosion, brake, suspension, or emissions concerns flagged. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and suspension bushes given the high total mileage and nineteen-year age, as MOT passes with no defects do not capture incipient wear. Examine brake discs and calipers for binding or uneven wear, and check exhaust emissions hardware and underbody corrosion at chassis mounting points. The absence of advisories across the record implies reasonable upkeep, but consumable items such as tyres and wiper blades remain outside the scope of this history and require direct verification.
MOT Test History Overview

Registered in 2007, this Volkswagen Golf with plate J17 AAX has undergone 5 MOT inspections since November 2023.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 60% pass rate, with 3 passes and 2 failures recorded. While not perfect, the history shows a relatively typical pattern of MOT passes and fails.

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