2007 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · MJ07 PHU
2007 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 29 May 2007. Recorded mileage 168,362 miles. MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,362 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MJ07 PHU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/09/2025
- 168,362 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MJ07 PHU 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 (MJ07 PHU) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 September 2025 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: Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link cover ”; “Offside Front Outer Side repeater not working on door mirror housing/led type. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
MJ07 PHU Mileage History
- 16/09/2022145,641 mi
- 17/09/2022145,642 mi+1 mi
- 12/09/2023152,200 mi+6,558 mi
- 17/09/2024155,075 mi+2,875 mi
- 13/09/2025168,362 mi+13,287 mi
Average of roughly 7,591 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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