2007 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · J31 OLS
2007 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28/02/2007. Recorded mileage 172,340 miles. MOT valid until 28/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2007
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,340 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2007
- Engine
- 1968cc
J31 OLS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/03/2026
- 172,340 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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J31 OLS Mileage History
- 30/03/2024161,886 mi
- 19/03/2025165,563 mi+3,677 mi
- 20/03/2025165,564 mi+1 mi
- 16/03/2026172,326 mi+6,762 mi
- 17/03/2026172,340 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 5,324 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J31 OLS 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 (J31 OLS) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both rear outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i”; “Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
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