2007 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · LG07 CAX
2007 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 14 Mar 2007. Recorded mileage 171,317 miles. MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,317 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LG07 CAX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/11/2025
- 171,317 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.
LG07 CAX 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 (LG07 CAX) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
LG07 CAX Mileage History
- 26/11/2022141,021 mi
- 25/11/2023152,077 mi+11,056 mi
- 30/11/2024152,313 mi+236 mi
- 30/11/2024152,322 mi+9 mi
- 29/11/2025171,317 mi+18,995 mi
Average of roughly 10,068 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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