2007 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · VA56 BYG
2007 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 26 Feb 2007. Recorded mileage 125,321 miles. MOT expired on 30 Nov 2022.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,321 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VA56 BYG Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/11/2022
- 125,321 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VA56 BYG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Volkswagen Golf (VA56 BYG) between December 2021 and November 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 November 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position Faulty catch (6.2.1 (e))”; “Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both head lamp lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
VA56 BYG Mileage History
- 01/12/2021123,823 mi
- 22/11/2022125,321 mi+1,498 mi
Average of roughly 1,536 miles per year across 2 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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