2007 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · GU57 DZR
2007 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2007. Recorded mileage 123,462 miles. MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,462 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GU57 DZR Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/10/2026
- 123,462 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GU57 DZR 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 (GU57 DZR) between September 2010 and October 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 15 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (15 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
GU57 DZR Mileage History
- 02/09/201018,271 mi
- 24/10/201123,874 mi+5,603 mi
- 20/10/201228,620 mi+4,746 mi
- 15/10/201333,106 mi+4,486 mi
- 22/10/201437,852 mi+4,746 mi
- 28/08/201541,004 mi+3,152 mi
- 23/08/201648,383 mi+7,379 mi
- 31/07/201755,839 mi+7,456 mi
- 06/08/201863,869 mi+8,030 mi
- 06/08/201863,870 mi+1 mi
- 21/08/201974,234 mi+10,364 mi
- 04/09/202084,047 mi+9,813 mi
- 07/09/202084,047 mi
- 25/08/202187,833 mi+3,786 mi
- 25/08/202292,431 mi+4,598 mi
- 05/09/202396,293 mi+3,862 mi
- 20/09/2024109,135 mi+12,842 mi
- 02/10/2024109,218 mi+83 mi
- 23/10/2025111,999 mi+2,781 mi
- 15/10/2026123,462 mi+11,463 mi
Average of roughly 6,526 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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