2007 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · GJ57 XLD
2007 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 114,844 miles. MOT expired on 08 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,844 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
GJ57 XLD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2025
- 114,844 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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GJ57 XLD Mileage History
- 22/09/202290,550 mi
- 23/09/202290,550 mi
- 04/09/2023105,010 mi+14,460 mi
- 07/10/2024111,277 mi+6,267 mi
- 10/10/2025114,844 mi+3,567 mi
Average of roughly 7,964 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GJ57 XLD 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 (GJ57 XLD) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 October 2025 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: Windscreen (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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