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2007 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · AF07 WLC

AF07 WLC

2007 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 26 Jul 2007. Recorded mileage 175,903 miles. MOT expired on 29 Mar 2025.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2007 · Peterborough
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 29 Mar 2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
175,903 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 29 Mar 2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2007
Engine
1896cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the most recent testing data. The latest MOT test conducted on 19 March 2024 at 175,903 miles showed no recorded defects, indicating that the car met all minimum safety and environmental standards at that time. This represents an improvement over the previous year in March 2023, suggesting that the owner proactively addressed any necessary repairs to achieve a clean sheet of paper in the subsequent inspection. At 175,903 miles over 19 years, the Golf has averaged approximately 9,258 miles per annum, which aligns with typical national averages for its age. The data shows consistent usage patterns between the March 2022 test at 157,615 miles and the March 2023 test at 166,468 miles, covering nearly 10,000 miles in a single year. Another 9,435 miles were clocked between the March 2023 and March 2024 tests. This regular interval suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of തന്നെ, which often leads to seal degradation and brake corrosion in older German machinery. While the recent records are clean of advisories, the buyer must focus on high-wear components typical of high-mileage vehicles of this era. A physical inspection should prioritise the structural integrity of the rear sills and wheel arches, where corrosion is a common failure point for this Golf generation. Given the mileage, the tester should also examine the suspension bushes for play in the control arms and check the condition of the shock absorbers. Since the last MOT was over two years ago, the buyer should also check for any new fluid leaks or significant tyre tread wear that may have developed since the March 2024 inspection.

AF07 WLC Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2024
  • 175,903 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)
! Older vehicle
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AF07 WLC Mileage History

  1. 17/03/2022157,615 mi
  2. 28/03/2023166,467 mi+8,852 mi
  3. 28/03/2023166,468 mi+1 mi
  4. 19/03/2024175,903 mi+9,435 mi

Average of roughly 9,112 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

AF07 WLC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Volkswagen Golf (AF07 WLC) between March 2022 and March 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 19 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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