2007 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · YA07 OGT
2007 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Jul 2007. Recorded mileage 167,941 miles. MOT expired on 22 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,941 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YA07 OGT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 26/08/2026
- 167,941 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YA07 OGT 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 (YA07 OGT) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength si”; “Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))”.
YA07 OGT Mileage History
- 10/08/2023143,455 mi
- 21/08/2024153,301 mi+9,846 mi
- 30/07/2025159,891 mi+6,590 mi
- 30/07/2025159,901 mi+10 mi
- 26/08/2026167,941 mi+8,040 mi
Average of roughly 8,042 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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