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826 SKE

2007 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

149,995 mi
Last recorded149,995 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Golf84,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration826 SKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 149,995 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 146,650 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 144,380 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Apr 2023 139,841 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front wheel arches corroded

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 May 2022 133,175 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 9 May 2022 133,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 May 2021 128,584 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all four brake discs lightly corroded due to inactivity.

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

screen cracked along bottom but not in drivers vision.

Pass 11 May 2020 121,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 7 May 2020 121,525 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 10 May 2019 113,328 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 105,620 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 26 Apr 2018 105,362 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

rear brake discs starting to corrode around edges.

Pass 11 May 2017 94,279 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 83,458 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 71,189 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 56,631 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 48,336 miles

n/s/r handbrake arm on caliper not sitting on stop

Pass 17 Apr 2012 37,415 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 26,289 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 18,739 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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826 SKE is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 826 SKE, 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 826 SKE registered?

826 SKE is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 May 2007.

Is 826 SKE safe to buy?

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