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2007 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · DE07 XLC

DE07 XLC

2007 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 03/05/2007. Recorded mileage 131,053 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2007 · Chester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 27/07/2023
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
131,053 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 27/07/2023
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2007
Engine
2000cc

DE07 XLC Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2022
  • 131,053 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)

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

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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DE07 XLC Mileage History

  1. 13/07/2022131,031 mi
  2. 29/07/2022131,053 mi+22 mi

Average of roughly 509 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

DE07 XLC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 19 Sept 2026, 04:00
MOT Analysis

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

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Volkswagen Golf (DE07 XLC) between July 2022 and July 2022.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 29 July 2022 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: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.

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