2007 Volkswagen GOLF
WVWZZZ1KZ7P083236
Vehicle history report for the 2007 Volkswagen GOLF (VIN WVWZZZ1KZ7P083236). Gray, hatchback, diesel. Registered in Khmelnytskyi. No NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model year. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.
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At a glance
Vehicle identity & specifications
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Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 357
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be free. Showing the 10 most recent of 357.
This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
Bulletin SM 39-2026 · Sep 2026Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards
Bulletin V171901201285565 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Aug 2023Volkswagen Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
Bulletin V171901201285562 · Engine And Engine Cooling · May 2023Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
Bulletin V171901201285560 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Apr 2023Update model year applicability to include 2023.
Bulletin V941901201152119 · Equipment · Dec 2022Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include the latest Engine Oil attachments (excludes Routan & ID.4).
Bulletin V171901201285556 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Dec 2022Battery testing and charging using special tools VAS6161 & GRX3000VAS Charger. Updated to include additional model year applicability.
Bulletin V271901201189422 · Electrical System · Dec 2022ACC Calibration Process
Bulletin WLA-22-15 · Forward Collision Avoidance · Nov 2022Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include the latest Engine Oil attachments (excludes Routan & ID.4).
Bulletin V171901201285555 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Nov 2022Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include the latest Engine Oil attachments. (excludes Routan & ID.4)
Bulletin V171901201285553 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Aug 2022Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the GOLF. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 2
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2007 Volkswagen GOLF. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Fuel System
On certain Golf, Golf wagon, Jetta and Rabbit equipped with a 2.5L Engine, a small plastic tab located on the windshield washer fluid reservoir may chafe against an underhood fuel supply line. If chafing occurs fuel leakage could develop which, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will…
Transport Canada #2010444 · Dec 2010Lights And Instruments
On certain Golf, GTI, Jetta, Jetta wagon, New Beetle, New Beetle convertible, Passat and Passat wagon, the brake lamp switch may malfunction. If this happens, the brake lamps could become inoperative; or could come on and stay on, even though the vehicle is parked. Correction: Dealers will replace the brake lamp switch with a newly revised version. This action includes vehicles…
Transport Canada #2006122 · May 2006Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
About the Volkswagen GOLF
The Volkswagen Golf is a compact car/small family car (C-segment) produced by the German automotive manufacturer Volkswagen since 1974, marketed worldwide across eight generations, in various body configurations and under various nameplates – including as the Volkswagen Rabbit in the United States and Canada, and as the Volkswagen Caribe in Mexico (Mk1). The Golf is Volkswagen's bestseller and the third best-selling automobile of all time, with over 37 million units sold worldwide.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.
Safety recall campaigns None on record
NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2007 Volkswagen GOLF.
Note: recall data comes from the U.S. NHTSA and covers the US-market version of this model. A car registered in Ukraine may have different campaigns — check with the manufacturer's local importer.
These are NHTSA recall campaigns for this model year, last checked 7 Oct 2026. They don't show whether this particular car has had the repair done — check this VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.
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Common problems & what to inspect
Based on all 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2007 Volkswagen GOLF, here are the most-reported problem areas — and what to check before you buy.
🔍 Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
🔍 Check coolant level and color, look for leaks, and confirm the engine reaches normal temperature without overheating.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 2
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2007 Volkswagen GOLF.
POWER TRAIN
THE VEHICLE IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE DSG TRANSMISSION ITS JERKING TOO MUCH OUT OF NOWHERE MY CAR GOT STUCK ON ONE GEAR AND THE PRND LIGHTS KEEP FLASHING NOTHINGS FIXING THE PROBLEM I REALLY LOVE THIS CAR SUCKS IT HAS TO BE PUT DOWN AT 160K
NHTSA ODI #11315593ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CAR OVERHEATED ABOVE 40 MPH. RADIATOR INSPECTED AND FLUSHED. PROBLEM PERSISTED. WATER PUMP REMOVED AND FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE. PLASTIC IMPELLER WAS LOOSE ON SHAFT AND NOT MOVING COOLANT. REPLACEMENT IMPELLER WAS METALLIC.
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Frequently asked questions
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Are there safety recalls on the 2007 Volkswagen GOLF?
NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2007 Volkswagen GOLF model year. That covers the model year, not this individual car: to see whether a specific vehicle still needs a recall repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.
Recall data checked 7 Oct 2026 · Sources: NHTSA (recalls & complaints), U.S. EPA (fuel economy), NHTSA vPIC (specifications). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.