2007 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · TA05 MCL
2007 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 16 Oct 2007. Recorded mileage 184,951 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2007
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 184,951 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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TA05 MCL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/01/2026
- 184,951 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
TA05 MCL 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 (TA05 MCL) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 22 January 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
TA05 MCL Mileage History
- 15/01/2024159,488 mi
- 15/01/2024159,488 mi
- 13/01/2025171,990 mi+12,502 mi
- 20/01/2025172,000 mi+10 mi
- 22/01/2026184,951 mi+12,951 mi
Average of roughly 12,602 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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