2007 Volkswagen Golf 3.2L Petrol · WG56 FTC
2007 Volkswagen Golf (3.2L, petrol). First registered 02 Jan 2007. Recorded mileage 117,764 miles. MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,764 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WG56 FTC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2026
- 117,764 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WG56 FTC 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 (WG56 FTC) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (17 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
WG56 FTC Mileage History
- 25/08/2023111,398 mi
- 16/08/2024113,119 mi+1,721 mi
- 08/08/2025115,663 mi+2,544 mi
- 12/08/2025115,733 mi+70 mi
- 07/08/2026117,764 mi+2,031 mi
Average of roughly 2,157 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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