The road tax status for VN57 RKA is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for VN57 RKA?

The MOT for VN57 RKA is valid and due for renewal on or before 7 September 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of VN57 RKA?

The recorded mileage for VN57 RKA is 169,553 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is VN57 RKA ULEZ compliant?

No, VN57 RKA does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

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2007 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · VN57 RKA

VN57 RKA

2007 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 02 Nov 2007. Recorded mileage 169,553 miles. MOT valid until 07 Sept 2027.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin: 2007 · Worcester
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 07 Sept 2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 169,553 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

2007

Engine

1984cc

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VN57 RKA Key Findings

22 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2026
169,553 miles recorded at latest MOT
5 historical MOT failures
7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (28 mentions)

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VN57 RKA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 27 Oct 2026, 12:45

MOT Analysis

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22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Volkswagen Golf (VN57 RKA) between April 2011 and August 2026.

The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 18 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (28 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Bodywork (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 54 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: “Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.

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VN57 RKA Mileage History

05/04/201151,700 mi
06/04/201151,701 mi+1 mi
31/03/201257,615 mi+5,914 mi
31/03/201257,615 mi
26/03/201363,104 mi+5,489 mi
15/03/201466,221 mi+3,117 mi
04/09/201468,028 mi+1,807 mi
09/09/201468,028 mi
25/08/201580,055 mi+12,027 mi
06/09/201692,956 mi+12,901 mi
29/08/2017103,668 mi+10,712 mi
30/08/2018115,991 mi+12,323 mi
03/09/2019125,927 mi+9,936 mi
18/08/2020132,418 mi+6,491 mi
25/08/2020132,496 mi+78 mi
24/08/2021136,629 mi+4,133 mi
25/08/2022143,062 mi+6,433 mi
09/08/2023150,010 mi+6,948 mi
10/08/2024156,636 mi+6,626 mi
11/08/2025163,992 mi+7,356 mi
12/08/2025163,992 mi
18/08/2026169,553 mi+5,561 mi

Average of roughly 7,668 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.

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