2007 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · GP07 HLG
2007 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 16 Apr 2007. Recorded mileage 165,778 miles. MOT expired on 18 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,778 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GP07 HLG Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2025
- 165,778 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GP07 HLG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Volkswagen Golf (GP07 HLG) between April 2010 and October 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 20 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Suspension (16 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 53 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: “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both (1.1.13 (a) (i))”.
GP07 HLG Mileage History
- 09/04/201017,128 mi
- 11/04/201125,168 mi+8,040 mi
- 04/05/201235,392 mi+10,224 mi
- 03/05/201346,552 mi+11,160 mi
- 14/04/201457,786 mi+11,234 mi
- 10/04/201567,939 mi+10,153 mi
- 06/04/201676,901 mi+8,962 mi
- 12/04/201786,447 mi+9,546 mi
- 10/04/201895,399 mi+8,952 mi
- 08/04/2019106,114 mi+10,715 mi
- 24/07/2020118,934 mi+12,820 mi
- 25/07/2020118,951 mi+17 mi
- 05/08/2021125,957 mi+7,006 mi
- 05/08/2021125,957 mi
- 01/08/2022131,656 mi+5,699 mi
- 01/08/2022131,656 mi
- 03/08/2023142,310 mi+10,654 mi
- 04/08/2023142,339 mi+29 mi
- 29/07/2024155,013 mi+12,674 mi
- 20/10/2025165,778 mi+10,765 mi
Average of roughly 9,570 miles per year across 20 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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