2007 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · AD07 YLR
2007 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 10 Jul 2007. Recorded mileage 137,466 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jan 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,466 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AD07 YLR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/01/2025
- 137,466 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AD07 YLR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Volkswagen Golf (AD07 YLR) between March 2023 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
AD07 YLR Mileage History
- 29/03/2023107,817 mi
- 31/03/2023107,850 mi+33 mi
- 23/01/2024115,154 mi+7,304 mi
- 24/01/2024115,154 mi
- 23/01/2025137,466 mi+22,312 mi
Average of roughly 16,255 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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