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53GA10

2007 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

327,137 mi
Last recorded327,137 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Golf84,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration53GA10
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 327,137 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

chip in windscreen

under tray and under body covers fitted

Fail 21 Jun 2022 327,137 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush warn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

chip in windscreen

under tray and under body covers fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2021 315,381 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2020 303,110 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive under the engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

under tray and body covers fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2019 283,502 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 268,845 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both. 205/55R16V (5.2.3 (e))

engine and under body covers fitted

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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53GA10 is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 53GA10, 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 53GA10 registered?

53GA10 is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 November 2007.

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