2007 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · MK07 DTU
2007 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 08 Mar 2007. Recorded mileage 151,592 miles. MOT valid until 01 Nov 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Nov 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,592 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MK07 DTU Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/11/2026
- 151,592 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 18 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (32 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MK07 DTU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Volkswagen Golf (MK07 DTU) between March 2010 and November 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 02 November 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (32 issues), Suspension (25 issues), Brakes (20 issues), Lighting (19 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 102 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”.
MK07 DTU Mileage History
- 01/03/201028,895 mi
- 28/11/201138,360 mi+9,465 mi
- 24/11/201243,556 mi+5,196 mi
- 23/11/201350,082 mi+6,526 mi
- 26/11/201350,154 mi+72 mi
- 21/11/201455,354 mi+5,200 mi
- 26/11/201561,754 mi+6,400 mi
- 23/11/201668,022 mi+6,268 mi
- 11/11/201783,506 mi+15,484 mi
- 13/11/201783,535 mi+29 mi
- 14/11/2018100,548 mi+17,013 mi
- 23/11/2019117,808 mi+17,260 mi
- 04/12/2020123,306 mi+5,498 mi
- 09/12/2020123,310 mi+4 mi
- 18/11/2021129,765 mi+6,455 mi
- 18/11/2022138,590 mi+8,825 mi
- 21/11/2022138,595 mi+5 mi
- 12/10/2023142,724 mi+4,129 mi
- 04/10/2024145,812 mi+3,088 mi
- 04/10/2024145,812 mi
- 28/10/2025148,296 mi+2,484 mi
- 31/10/2025148,296 mi
- 02/11/2026151,592 mi+3,296 mi
- 02/11/2026151,592 mi
Average of roughly 7,359 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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