2007 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · MV56 BVE
2007 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 05 Jan 2007. Recorded mileage 200,655 miles. MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 200,655 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MV56 BVE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/01/2026
- 200,655 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MV56 BVE 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 (MV56 BVE) between February 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
MV56 BVE Mileage History
- 13/02/2024151,191 mi
- 23/02/2024151,255 mi+64 mi
- 30/01/2025172,363 mi+21,108 mi
- 30/01/2025172,363 mi
- 27/01/2026200,655 mi+28,292 mi
Average of roughly 25,300 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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