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431 VVO

2007 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,589 mi
Last recorded85,589 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Golf84,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration431 VVO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 11 Jul 2025 85,589 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 78,831 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 72,135 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 64,861 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 56,932 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 46,642 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 35,986 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 27,477 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 20,557 miles

both rear and osf tyre valve perished

front tyres perished

Pass 5 May 2015 14,836 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 13,187 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 May 2013 10,469 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 8,456 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 7,947 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 6,801 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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431 VVO is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 431 VVO, 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 431 VVO registered?

431 VVO is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 January 2007.

Is 431 VVO safe to buy?

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