2007 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · SA57 AEC
2007 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 03 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 138,708 miles. MOT expired on 29 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,708 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SA57 AEC Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/08/2023
- 138,708 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA57 AEC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Volkswagen Golf (SA57 AEC) between March 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 August 2023 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: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
SA57 AEC Mileage History
- 23/03/2022134,712 mi
- 30/03/2022134,949 mi+237 mi
- 31/08/2023138,708 mi+3,759 mi
Average of roughly 2,775 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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