2007 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · FE57 FGX
2007 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 12 Oct 2007. Recorded mileage 148,938 miles. MOT expired on 29 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,938 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FE57 FGX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2025
- 148,938 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FE57 FGX 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 (FE57 FGX) between October 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 11 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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.
FE57 FGX Mileage History
- 27/10/2021125,468 mi
- 08/10/2022126,463 mi+995 mi
- 14/10/2023132,858 mi+6,395 mi
- 21/10/2024140,424 mi+7,566 mi
- 14/10/2025148,938 mi+8,514 mi
Average of roughly 5,920 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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