2007 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · DG57 XSB
2007 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 24 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 164,069 miles. MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,069 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DG57 XSB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2026
- 164,069 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DG57 XSB 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 (DG57 XSB) between May 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
DG57 XSB Mileage History
- 12/05/2023149,164 mi
- 28/08/2025151,819 mi+2,655 mi
- 26/09/2025151,819 mi
- 24/09/2026164,061 mi+12,242 mi
- 26/09/2026164,069 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 4,416 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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