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6511 N

2007 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,659 mi
Last recorded140,659 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Golf84,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration6511 N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 140,659 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 139,540 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 137,990 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 137,489 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 136,670 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2020 126,835 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Jul 2020 126,835 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 114,381 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From Flexi Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 105,357 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases all joints (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 104,597 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 88,218 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 88,214 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 78,521 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil lower shocker bush worn (2.7.3)

centre stoplamp not working

exhaust noisy

Fail 10 Mar 2016 78,521 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil lower shocker bush worn (2.7.3)

centre stoplamp not working

nearside rear brake starting to bind

Pass 11 Mar 2015 67,138 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2014 55,848 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres devoid of tread on inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2013 46,958 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 40,051 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 36,919 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 27,798 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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6511 N 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 6511 N, 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 6511 N registered?

6511 N is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 September 2007.

Is 6511 N safe to buy?

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