2007 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · WR57 FJP
2007 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 22 Nov 2007. Recorded mileage 118,795 miles. MOT expired on 20 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,795 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WR57 FJP Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2022
- 118,795 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WR57 FJP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Volkswagen Golf (WR57 FJP) between November 2010 and October 2022.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 22 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
WR57 FJP Mileage History
- 22/11/201026,057 mi
- 23/11/201128,035 mi+1,978 mi
- 23/11/201128,036 mi+1 mi
- 03/12/201242,176 mi+14,140 mi
- 06/01/201454,424 mi+12,248 mi
- 06/01/201454,424 mi
- 09/04/201566,336 mi+11,912 mi
- 12/04/201671,550 mi+5,214 mi
- 03/04/201776,657 mi+5,107 mi
- 03/04/201776,657 mi
- 25/07/201776,740 mi+83 mi
- 21/07/201881,938 mi+5,198 mi
- 24/07/201992,039 mi+10,101 mi
- 22/01/2021105,072 mi+13,033 mi
- 27/01/2021105,147 mi+75 mi
- 15/10/2022118,757 mi+13,610 mi
- 22/10/2022118,795 mi+38 mi
Average of roughly 7,783 miles per year across 17 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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