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1995 SW

2007 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

73,752 mi
Last recorded73,752 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Golf84,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1995 SW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 73,752 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 71,914 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 70,368 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 70,128 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 67,736 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 66,059 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 62,498 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 57,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 52,010 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 47,765 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 42,836 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 37,630 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 31,839 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 27,666 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 23,514 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 19,453 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 15,767 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 15,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Drivers side front tyre bald on inner and outer edges,still ok for mot.

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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1995 SW is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 1995 SW, 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 1995 SW registered?

1995 SW is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 January 2007.

Is 1995 SW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1995 SW shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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