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1462 MV

2007 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

105,232 mi
Last recorded105,232 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Golf84,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1462 MV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 105,232 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 100,004 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 100,004 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 94,802 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 87,832 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 80,652 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 75,944 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 75,944 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 71,860 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 65,367 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 59,046 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 54,523 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 48,469 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 41,559 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2013 36,181 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 28,407 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight wear lip showing on front brake discs

Pass 28 Jul 2011 22,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 16,051 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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1462 MV is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2007 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 84,854 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1462 MV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 19 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 1462 MV registered?

1462 MV is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 August 2007.

Is 1462 MV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1462 MV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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