2007 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · YY57 DYC
2007 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 31 Oct 2007. Recorded mileage 143,334 miles. MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,334 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YY57 DYC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/12/2025
- 143,334 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YY57 DYC 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 (YY57 DYC) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
YY57 DYC Mileage History
- 13/12/2022121,190 mi
- 18/12/2023128,463 mi+7,273 mi
- 18/12/2023128,463 mi
- 17/12/2024136,572 mi+8,109 mi
- 10/12/2025143,334 mi+6,762 mi
Average of roughly 7,401 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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