2007 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · AJ07 MYV
2007 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 28 May 2007. Recorded mileage 137,078 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,078 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AJ07 MYV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/01/2026
- 137,078 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AJ07 MYV 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 (AJ07 MYV) between December 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
AJ07 MYV Mileage History
- 05/12/2023123,109 mi
- 15/12/2023123,166 mi+57 mi
- 17/01/2025131,745 mi+8,579 mi
- 23/01/2025131,750 mi+5 mi
- 29/01/2026137,078 mi+5,328 mi
Average of roughly 6,491 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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