2007 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · DY07 VDD
2007 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 13 Mar 2007. Recorded mileage 200,321 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 200,321 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DY07 VDD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2026
- 200,321 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DY07 VDD 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 (DY07 VDD) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
DY07 VDD Mileage History
- 12/01/2024156,180 mi
- 30/01/2025179,142 mi+22,962 mi
- 30/01/2025179,144 mi+2 mi
- 20/01/2026199,597 mi+20,453 mi
- 26/01/2026200,321 mi+724 mi
Average of roughly 21,637 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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