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51 CG

2007 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

62,998 mi
Last recorded62,998 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Golf84,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration51 CG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 62,998 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 62,986 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 62,014 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 60,595 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 60,595 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 58,643 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 54,028 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 48,083 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 43,816 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 42,506 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 40,823 miles

Front exhaust mount bracket cracked

Front wipers poor

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 11 Jan 2017 39,270 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 39,266 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear brake caliper inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Central Front exhaust mount broken

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 39,224 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Central Front exhaust mount broken

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 36,977 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Fail 12 Jan 2016 39,356 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Jan 2015 34,853 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 34,853 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 32,289 miles

cracking in nearside rear outer sidewall

nearside rear brake starting to bind

Pass 10 Jan 2013 30,528 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 29,183 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 26,926 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 22,302 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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51 CG is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 51 CG, 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 51 CG registered?

51 CG is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 January 2007.

Is 51 CG safe to buy?

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