2007 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · WL07 DCU
2007 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 21 Jun 2007. Recorded mileage 105,428 miles. MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Truro
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,428 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WL07 DCU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/02/2026
- 105,428 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.
WL07 DCU 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 (WL07 DCU) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
WL07 DCU Mileage History
- 01/02/202387,815 mi
- 05/02/202494,025 mi+6,210 mi
- 17/02/202599,716 mi+5,691 mi
- 16/02/2026105,426 mi+5,710 mi
- 16/02/2026105,428 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 5,789 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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