2007 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · YX57 VMT
2007 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 07 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 121,355 miles. MOT expired on 19 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,355 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YX57 VMT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/11/2024
- 121,355 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YX57 VMT 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 (YX57 VMT) between July 2023 and November 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 20 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
YX57 VMT Mileage History
- 29/07/2023117,642 mi
- 07/11/2023117,758 mi+116 mi
- 31/10/2024121,318 mi+3,560 mi
- 19/11/2024121,349 mi+31 mi
- 20/11/2024121,355 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 2,826 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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