2007 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · LD57 BKA
2007 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 14 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 97,683 miles. MOT valid until 05 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,683 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LD57 BKA Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2026
- 97,683 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD57 BKA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Volkswagen Golf (LD57 BKA) between October 2010 and September 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 September 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: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (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: “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
LD57 BKA Mileage History
- 07/10/201013,693 mi
- 07/10/201013,693 mi
- 29/09/201122,613 mi+8,920 mi
- 12/09/201231,766 mi+9,153 mi
- 16/09/201339,021 mi+7,255 mi
- 24/09/201446,388 mi+7,367 mi
- 17/09/201552,436 mi+6,048 mi
- 16/09/201661,005 mi+8,569 mi
- 20/09/201767,485 mi+6,480 mi
- 19/09/201873,727 mi+6,242 mi
- 19/09/201873,729 mi+2 mi
- 19/09/201978,711 mi+4,982 mi
- 30/09/202081,682 mi+2,971 mi
- 21/09/202184,537 mi+2,855 mi
- 14/09/202287,551 mi+3,014 mi
- 20/09/202391,161 mi+3,610 mi
- 17/09/202493,591 mi+2,430 mi
- 16/09/202596,036 mi+2,445 mi
- 16/09/202697,683 mi+1,647 mi
Average of roughly 5,268 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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