2007 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · W44 YES
2007 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2007. Recorded mileage 87,251 miles. MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,251 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W44 YES Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2026
- 87,251 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W44 YES 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 (W44 YES) between May 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
W44 YES Mileage History
- 02/05/202476,300 mi
- 26/04/202582,066 mi+5,766 mi
- 22/04/202687,247 mi+5,181 mi
- 23/04/202687,251 mi+4 mi
- 23/04/202687,251 mi
Average of roughly 5,547 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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