2007 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · SF57 NTY
2007 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 05 Nov 2007. Recorded mileage 127,073 miles. MOT valid until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,073 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SF57 NTY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2026
- 127,073 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SF57 NTY 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 (SF57 NTY) between October 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 August 2026 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: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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.
SF57 NTY Mileage History
- 05/10/202399,899 mi
- 03/09/2024109,637 mi+9,738 mi
- 20/08/2025118,395 mi+8,758 mi
- 20/08/2025118,395 mi
- 22/08/2026127,073 mi+8,678 mi
Average of roughly 9,434 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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