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4 BFR

2007 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,721 mi
Last recorded89,721 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Golf84,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration4 BFR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 89,721 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 82,753 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Oct 2024 82,663 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Oct 2023 78,737 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 78,522 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 73,676 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 68,860 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 63,570 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 61,502 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 55,895 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 54,579 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 53,145 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 51,670 miles

Offside Rear nail in inner shoulderof tyre

Pass 9 Oct 2014 49,360 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 44,545 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 38,733 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 30,122 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 30,122 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 26 Nov 2010 19,830 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 19,830 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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4 BFR is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 4 BFR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 4 BFR registered?

4 BFR is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 December 2007.

Is 4 BFR safe to buy?

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