2007 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · YT57 XGD
2007 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 17 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 149,130 miles. MOT expired on 01 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,130 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YT57 XGD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2024
- 149,130 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YT57 XGD 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 (YT57 XGD) between January 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side repeater lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))”.
YT57 XGD Mileage History
- 04/01/2022128,732 mi
- 04/01/2022128,732 mi
- 09/01/2023138,576 mi+9,844 mi
- 09/01/2023138,578 mi+2 mi
- 03/07/2024149,130 mi+10,552 mi
Average of roughly 8,178 miles per year across 5 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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