2007 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · YB07 CZK
2007 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 18 Jun 2007. Recorded mileage 83,743 miles. MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,743 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YB07 CZK Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2026
- 83,743 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YB07 CZK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Volkswagen Golf (YB07 CZK) between July 2010 and August 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 06 August 2026 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: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sills (6.”.
YB07 CZK Mileage History
- 15/07/201022,384 mi
- 24/06/201130,233 mi+7,849 mi
- 22/02/201230,286 mi+53 mi
- 20/02/201334,394 mi+4,108 mi
- 20/02/201438,280 mi+3,886 mi
- 18/02/201541,971 mi+3,691 mi
- 21/02/201542,000 mi+29 mi
- 19/02/201645,085 mi+3,085 mi
- 17/02/201747,906 mi+2,821 mi
- 21/02/201747,906 mi
- 19/02/201852,011 mi+4,105 mi
- 19/02/201852,011 mi
- 13/02/201956,057 mi+4,046 mi
- 17/02/202059,962 mi+3,905 mi
- 22/02/202161,233 mi+1,271 mi
- 25/08/202162,628 mi+1,395 mi
- 01/08/202266,347 mi+3,719 mi
- 07/08/202370,151 mi+3,804 mi
- 16/08/202474,229 mi+4,078 mi
- 23/08/202474,235 mi+6 mi
- 19/08/202578,539 mi+4,304 mi
- 20/08/202578,542 mi+3 mi
- 06/08/202683,743 mi+5,201 mi
Average of roughly 3,820 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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