2007 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · J17 AAP
2007 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 05 Feb 2007. Recorded mileage 108,513 miles. MOT valid until 28 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2007
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,513 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J17 AAP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/12/2025
- 108,513 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J17 AAP 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 (J17 AAP) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
J17 AAP Mileage History
- 06/12/202289,523 mi
- 18/12/202396,788 mi+7,265 mi
- 06/12/2024102,670 mi+5,882 mi
- 06/12/2025108,513 mi+5,843 mi
- 06/12/2025108,513 mi
Average of roughly 6,328 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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