2007 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · BP07 EWE
2007 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 03 Aug 2007. Recorded mileage 150,399 miles. MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,399 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BP07 EWE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2025
- 150,399 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (6 mentions)
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BP07 EWE MOT History
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 (BP07 EWE) between August 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 11 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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.
BP07 EWE Mileage History
- 23/08/2022133,340 mi
- 04/09/2023137,809 mi+4,469 mi
- 20/09/2024144,290 mi+6,481 mi
- 01/10/2025150,399 mi+6,109 mi
Average of roughly 5,490 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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