2007 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · RK07 BKY
2007 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 22 May 2007. Recorded mileage 89,436 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,436 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RK07 BKY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2025
- 89,436 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RK07 BKY 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 (RK07 BKY) between July 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
RK07 BKY Mileage History
- 18/07/202382,593 mi
- 18/07/202382,593 mi
- 10/07/202485,279 mi+2,686 mi
- 10/07/202589,436 mi+4,157 mi
- 10/07/202589,436 mi
Average of roughly 3,456 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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