2007 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · YX56 KGA
2007 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 2007. Recorded mileage 102,532 miles. MOT expired on 14 Jan 2021.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Jan 2021
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (07 Jul 2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,532 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YX56 KGA Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2019
- 102,532 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YX56 KGA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Volkswagen Golf (YX56 KGA) between February 2010 and July 2019.
The record contains 10 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 11 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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.
YX56 KGA Mileage History
- 01/02/201043,973 mi
- 01/02/201154,530 mi+10,557 mi
- 26/01/201264,031 mi+9,501 mi
- 28/01/201370,642 mi+6,611 mi
- 06/01/201476,316 mi+5,674 mi
- 26/01/201582,379 mi+6,063 mi
- 02/02/201689,558 mi+7,179 mi
- 31/01/201794,989 mi+5,431 mi
- 26/01/201898,440 mi+3,451 mi
- 15/07/2019102,532 mi+4,092 mi
Average of roughly 6,198 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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