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DA07 VAK

2007 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 19 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2007
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2007 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 143,898 miles on the clock, averaging 6,790 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for 1. injector seal failure causing diesel fuel ingress into engine oil.

MOT & Mileage History for DA07 VAK

MOT Status
Due date passed
143,898
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2010
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,790

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading143,898 miles
Reading date
Miles last year23,371
Average per year6,790
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DA07 VAK 43k68k93k119k144k '10'25'19

Check DA07 VAK

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage143,898 miles
Since last MOT+23,371 miles
PASS
Mileage120,527 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,515 miles
Since last MOT+3,502 miles
PASS
Mileage117,013 miles
Since last MOT+124 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,889 miles
Since last MOT+8,873 miles
PASS
Mileage108,016 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,016 miles
Since last MOT+12,579 miles
PASS
Mileage95,437 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,434 miles
Since last MOT+1,553 miles
PASS
Mileage93,881 miles
Since last MOT+1,244 miles
PASS
Mileage92,637 miles
Since last MOT+1,861 miles
PASS
Mileage90,776 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,748 miles
Since last MOT+6,171 miles
PASS
Mileage84,577 miles
Since last MOT+6,836 miles
PASS
Mileage77,741 miles
Since last MOT+6,216 miles
PASS
Mileage71,525 miles
Since last MOT+5,972 miles
PASS
Mileage65,553 miles
Since last MOT+7,540 miles
PASS
Mileage58,013 miles
Since last MOT+3,131 miles
PASS
Mileage54,882 miles
Since last MOT+12,250 miles
PASS
Mileage42,632 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2003–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

1. Injector Seal Failure Causing Diesel Fuel Ingress into Engine Oil

The rubber seal around the fuel injector degrades, allowing diesel fuel to seep past the seal into the engine sump, contaminating the engine oil.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA07 VAK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2007
First registered
Area codeDA — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier07 — March 2007 to August 2007

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About DA07 VAK

What car is DA07 VAK?

DA07 VAK is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chester in 2007.

What is the mileage of DA07 VAK?

The last recorded mileage for DA07 VAK was 143,898 miles, recorded on 21 May 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DA07 VAK passed its MOT?

DA07 VAK has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 21 May 2025.

Is DA07 VAK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DA07 VAK is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2007, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is DA07 VAK?

DA07 VAK is approximately 19 years old. Age identifier 07 means registered between 1 March 2007 and 31 August 2007.