2007 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · SY07 VFO
2007 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 May 2007. Recorded mileage 121,392 miles. MOT expired on 27 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,392 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SY07 VFO Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2024
- 121,392 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SY07 VFO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Volkswagen Golf (SY07 VFO) between May 2010 and April 2024.
The record contains 15 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 29 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (18 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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 Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
SY07 VFO Mileage History
- 20/05/201020,123 mi
- 20/05/201126,403 mi+6,280 mi
- 24/05/201231,309 mi+4,906 mi
- 21/05/201334,487 mi+3,178 mi
- 22/05/201438,262 mi+3,775 mi
- 22/05/201438,262 mi
- 20/05/201540,551 mi+2,289 mi
- 14/03/201643,455 mi+2,904 mi
- 14/03/201752,751 mi+9,296 mi
- 15/03/201752,751 mi
- 09/03/201863,478 mi+10,727 mi
- 13/03/201863,480 mi+2 mi
- 28/02/201974,936 mi+11,456 mi
- 28/02/201974,938 mi+2 mi
- 09/03/202088,331 mi+13,393 mi
- 11/03/202088,342 mi+11 mi
- 08/03/202198,221 mi+9,879 mi
- 09/03/202198,230 mi+9 mi
- 28/02/2022108,526 mi+10,296 mi
- 02/03/2022108,535 mi+9 mi
- 15/03/2023114,260 mi+5,725 mi
- 17/03/2023114,265 mi+5 mi
- 29/04/2024121,392 mi+7,127 mi
Average of roughly 7,263 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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