2007 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · PJ57 SMX
2007 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 07 Nov 2007. Recorded mileage 152,498 miles. MOT expired on 12 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,498 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PJ57 SMX Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2023
- 152,498 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PJ57 SMX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Volkswagen Golf (PJ57 SMX) between November 2010 and November 2023.
The record contains 14 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 04 November 2023 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 (20 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 62 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
PJ57 SMX Mileage History
- 05/11/201025,848 mi
- 07/11/201132,148 mi+6,300 mi
- 14/11/201235,782 mi+3,634 mi
- 14/11/201235,782 mi
- 04/02/201336,837 mi+1,055 mi
- 05/02/201336,837 mi
- 29/01/201443,977 mi+7,140 mi
- 21/01/201552,656 mi+8,679 mi
- 09/02/201662,574 mi+9,918 mi
- 04/02/201768,577 mi+6,003 mi
- 06/04/201877,566 mi+8,989 mi
- 04/04/201989,514 mi+11,948 mi
- 04/04/201989,514 mi
- 14/10/2020110,108 mi+20,594 mi
- 15/10/2020110,108 mi
- 18/10/2021123,247 mi+13,139 mi
- 01/11/2021123,728 mi+481 mi
- 13/11/2021123,796 mi+68 mi
- 12/11/2022137,226 mi+13,430 mi
- 04/11/2023152,498 mi+15,272 mi
- 04/11/2023152,498 mi
Average of roughly 9,745 miles per year across 21 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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