2007 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · LR57 VPM
2007 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2007. Recorded mileage 165,503 miles. MOT valid until 09 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,503 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LR57 VPM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2026
- 165,503 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR57 VPM 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 (LR57 VPM) between March 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 June 2026 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: Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
LR57 VPM Mileage History
- 14/03/2023147,897 mi
- 11/03/2024152,926 mi+5,029 mi
- 11/03/2024152,926 mi
- 12/03/2025155,482 mi+2,556 mi
- 11/06/2026165,503 mi+10,021 mi
Average of roughly 5,426 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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