2007 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · HJ57 XOV
2007 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 11 Oct 2007. Recorded mileage 139,876 miles. MOT expired on 12 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,876 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HJ57 XOV Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2022
- 139,876 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HJ57 XOV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Volkswagen Golf (HJ57 XOV) between October 2022 and October 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 October 2022 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: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak fixable pipe broken (8.2.2.1 (b))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect out of aim (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
HJ57 XOV Mileage History
- 10/10/2022139,874 mi
- 14/10/2022139,876 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 184 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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