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321 MAD

2007 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

106,245 mi
Last recorded106,245 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Golf84,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration321 MAD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 106,245 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 94,646 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 93,650 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light nearside wing mirror indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 91,500 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 89,323 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 86,944 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 84,943 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 84,943 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 82,324 miles

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

exhaust joining sleeve broken

Pass 31 Jul 2018 78,424 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 73,898 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 69,483 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 64,365 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 59,012 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 53,570 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 48,190 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 41,367 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 29,746 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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321 MAD is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,896cc diesel 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 321 MAD, 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 321 MAD registered?

321 MAD is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 October 2007.

Is 321 MAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 321 MAD 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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