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89 STT

2007 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

104,499 mi
Last recorded104,499 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Golf84,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration89 STT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 104,499 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2025 104,480 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 100,976 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 96,312 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 91,935 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 87,002 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 82,078 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 77,937 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight cut inner wall and nsr tyre has nail

Pass 15 Feb 2019 72,511 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight cut inner wall

Fail 15 Feb 2019 72,511 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre has slight cut inner wall

Pass 23 Feb 2018 65,994 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 59,384 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 53,673 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 47,104 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 41,085 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 32,876 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 32,876 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 25,673 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 13 Sep 2010 18,801 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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89 STT is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel 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 89 STT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 89 STT registered?

89 STT is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 September 2007.

Is 89 STT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 89 STT 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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