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2007 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · RA07 ADU

RA07 ADU

2007 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30/05/2007. Recorded mileage 112,085 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2007 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 25/06/2023
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
112,085 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 25/06/2023
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2007
Engine
1390cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status based on the most recent data, though the history is notably sparse. The test on 20 June 2022 at 112,085 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, following an unexplained failure just five days prior at 112,014 miles. Because the failure record shows no specific defects, it suggests an administrative error or a minor non-issue that was rectified immediately, rather than a systemic mechanical failure. At 112,085 miles, the Golf has averaged approximately 5,900 miles per year over its 19-year lifespan. This low annual mileage often indicates lighter use, but it also carries risks of component degradation due to age and rubber seals drying during long periods of inactivity. Since the last recorded MOT took place in June 2022, the vehicle is now four years overdue for its annual inspection. This significant gap in data means the current condition of the brake lines, suspension bushings, and structural integrity is unknown and unverified. A buyer must focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and s pans, as the vehicle's age makes it prone to hidden corrosion that low mileage does not prevent. Check the brake discs and calipers for pitting or seizing, and inspect rubber components in the suspension for cracking or perished. Given the lack of recent testing data, a thorough check of the fluid leaks and tyre age codes is essential to ensure the car has not suffered while sitting between the infrequent recorded intervals.

RA07 ADU Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 20/06/2022
  • 112,085 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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RA07 ADU Mileage History

  1. 15/06/2022112,014 mi
  2. 20/06/2022112,085 mi+71 mi

Average of roughly 5,241 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

RA07 ADU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Sept 2026, 06:44
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Volkswagen Golf (RA07 ADU) between June 2022 and June 2022.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 20 June 2022 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: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 2 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.

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