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529 HON

2007 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

31,721 mi
Last recorded31,721 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Golf84,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration529 HON
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 31,721 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 30,454 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 29,229 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 27,642 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 26,366 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 24,660 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 24,656 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 22,878 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Jul 2018 22,861 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Apr 2017 20,425 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 18,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 17,294 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 15,772 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 13,916 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 12,621 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 11,075 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 9,223 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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529 HON is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 529 HON, 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 529 HON registered?

529 HON is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 April 2007.

Is 529 HON safe to buy?

The MOT history for 529 HON shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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