2007 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · WG07 EKB
2007 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2007. Recorded mileage 107,414 miles. MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,414 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WG07 EKB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/01/2026
- 107,414 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WG07 EKB 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 (WG07 EKB) between June 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
WG07 EKB Mileage History
- 23/06/202282,747 mi
- 08/06/202392,730 mi+9,983 mi
- 10/06/2024101,083 mi+8,353 mi
- 15/01/2025101,128 mi+45 mi
- 19/01/2026107,414 mi+6,286 mi
Average of roughly 6,898 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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