2007 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · RJ57 LBF
2007 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 02 Nov 2007. Recorded mileage 172,165 miles. MOT expired on 17 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,165 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RJ57 LBF Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/02/2025
- 172,165 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RJ57 LBF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Volkswagen Golf (RJ57 LBF) between September 2010 and February 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 18 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”.
RJ57 LBF Mileage History
- 22/09/201051,709 mi
- 22/09/201051,709 mi
- 23/06/201163,358 mi+11,649 mi
- 12/06/201273,120 mi+9,762 mi
- 05/08/201384,412 mi+11,292 mi
- 06/08/201496,626 mi+12,214 mi
- 03/08/2015107,833 mi+11,207 mi
- 02/08/2016117,567 mi+9,734 mi
- 01/08/2017128,882 mi+11,315 mi
- 12/10/2018141,887 mi+13,005 mi
- 19/09/2019150,462 mi+8,575 mi
- 09/10/2020155,168 mi+4,706 mi
- 12/10/2020155,717 mi+549 mi
- 11/10/2021158,161 mi+2,444 mi
- 16/10/2021158,161 mi
- 15/10/2022160,640 mi+2,479 mi
- 17/10/2022160,640 mi
- 05/09/2023164,339 mi+3,699 mi
- 11/09/2023164,345 mi+6 mi
- 18/02/2025172,165 mi+7,820 mi
Average of roughly 8,360 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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