2007 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · RK56 OPD
2007 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 2007. Recorded mileage 159,685 miles. MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,685 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RK56 OPD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/02/2026
- 159,685 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RK56 OPD 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 (RK56 OPD) between January 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 February 2026 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 (13 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”.
RK56 OPD Mileage History
- 20/01/2024146,108 mi
- 15/01/2025152,504 mi+6,396 mi
- 22/01/2025152,536 mi+32 mi
- 19/02/2026159,674 mi+7,138 mi
- 20/02/2026159,685 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 6,508 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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