2007 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · DG57 XSC
2007 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 17 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 48,739 miles. MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,739 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DG57 XSC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2025
- 48,739 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DG57 XSC 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 XSC) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
DG57 XSC Mileage History
- 15/11/202246,683 mi
- 17/11/202246,683 mi
- 20/11/202347,450 mi+767 mi
- 19/11/202448,150 mi+700 mi
- 05/11/202548,739 mi+589 mi
Average of roughly 691 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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