2007 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · PA07 BKJ
2007 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 May 2007. Recorded mileage 110,294 miles. MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,294 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
PA07 BKJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2026
- 110,294 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PA07 BKJ 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 (PA07 BKJ) between November 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 September 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 (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
PA07 BKJ Mileage History
- 18/11/202298,260 mi
- 16/10/202498,837 mi+577 mi
- 16/10/2025104,943 mi+6,106 mi
- 23/09/2026110,280 mi+5,337 mi
- 25/09/2026110,294 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 3,124 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
Known faults for Volkswagen Volkswagen Golf Mk5 (1K)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (PA07 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as PA07BKJ.
JAGUAR
I-PACE R-DYNAMIC SE BLACK
HONDA
CIVIC
NISSAN
X-TRAIL
HONDA
JAZZ
HONDA
CB600
PEUGEOT
307
MERCEDES-BENZ
E
RENAULT
CLIO
MERCEDES-BENZ
SPRINTER
CITROEN
C1
LAND ROVER
RANGE ROVER SPORT
MAZDA
MX-5
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2007 model year cars.
- ABS Pump (Teves MK60 G201) Internal Pressure Sensor FailureSerious
The internal hydraulic brake pressure sensor (G201) inside the Teves MK60 ABS/ESP control block fails internally, triggering ABS/ESP warning lights and generating an instant MOT test failure.
- Front Wing Arch Sound-Deadening Foam Sponge CorrosionModerate
Volkswagen installed dense acoustic foam blocks at the top apex of the front wing arches. These retain moisture, road salt, and mud against the bare inner metal, rotting the front wings and sills from the inside out.
- 1.4 TSI Twincharged (EA111) Timing Chain Stretch & Piston Ringland FailureSerious
The complex 1.4 TSI 140/170bhp Twincharged engine (supercharged + turbocharged) suffers from hydraulic timing chain tensioner slack causing timing jump, alongside cracked piston ringlands from thermal stress.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.