2007 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · EK07 LXU
2007 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 19 Mar 2007. Recorded mileage 180,355 miles. MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,355 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EK07 LXU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2025
- 180,355 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EK07 LXU 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 (EK07 LXU) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 October 2025 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: Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
EK07 LXU Mileage History
- 06/09/2023155,877 mi
- 12/09/2024171,222 mi+15,345 mi
- 12/09/2024171,236 mi+14 mi
- 23/10/2025180,355 mi+9,119 mi
- 24/10/2025180,355 mi
Average of roughly 11,478 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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