2007 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · D12 JXD
2007 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 20 Jul 2007. Recorded mileage 153,142 miles. MOT valid until 26 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,142 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D12 JXD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2026
- 153,142 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D12 JXD 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 (D12 JXD) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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.
D12 JXD Mileage History
- 11/05/2023128,522 mi
- 13/05/2024135,024 mi+6,502 mi
- 13/05/2025145,026 mi+10,002 mi
- 13/05/2025145,026 mi
- 28/05/2026153,142 mi+8,116 mi
Average of roughly 8,078 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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