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5689 FN

2007 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

94,869 mi
Last recorded94,869 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Golf84,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5689 FN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 94,869 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 92,941 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 91,730 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 90,735 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 89,715 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 89,714 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2021 89,005 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 88,599 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 86,856 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 86,856 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 84,898 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 81,486 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 78,513 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 78,513 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 75,184 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear coil spring has atone stuck in coil.

Pass 24 Mar 2014 72,202 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 67,024 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 60,678 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 50,064 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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5689 FN is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 5689 FN, 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 5689 FN registered?

5689 FN is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 May 2007.

Is 5689 FN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5689 FN shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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