2007 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · SJ57 XRE
2007 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 28 Dec 2007. Recorded mileage 135,643 miles. MOT expired on 28 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,643 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SJ57 XRE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 19/12/2025
- 135,643 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
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SJ57 XRE 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 (SJ57 XRE) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 December 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
SJ57 XRE Mileage History
- 15/12/202297,564 mi
- 15/12/2023113,820 mi+16,256 mi
- 09/12/2024125,072 mi+11,252 mi
- 09/12/2024125,072 mi
- 19/12/2025135,643 mi+10,571 mi
Average of roughly 12,646 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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