2007 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · FN57 HBA
2007 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 178,412 miles. MOT expired on 13 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,412 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FN57 HBA Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/08/2023
- 178,412 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FN57 HBA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Volkswagen Golf (FN57 HBA) between July 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and linkage kinked (5.3”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
FN57 HBA Mileage History
- 19/07/2022168,282 mi
- 19/07/2022168,282 mi
- 15/08/2023178,412 mi+10,130 mi
Average of roughly 9,435 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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