2007 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · W5 SGD
2007 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2007. Recorded mileage 131,571 miles. MOT expired on 16 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,571 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W5 SGD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2025
- 131,571 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W5 SGD 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 (W5 SGD) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 September 2025 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: Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
W5 SGD Mileage History
- 18/09/2023120,195 mi
- 13/09/2024124,905 mi+4,710 mi
- 16/09/2024124,905 mi
- 17/09/2025131,570 mi+6,665 mi
- 18/09/2025131,571 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 5,684 miles per year across 5 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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