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2007 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

145,819 mi
Last recorded145,819 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Golf84,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration9 MAK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 145,819 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 140,700 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 133,687 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 133,677 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 130,953 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 126,573 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Dec 2020 126,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 123,964 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 121,664 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 112,168 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 111,746 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)

Offside Front tyre sidewall damaged

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2015 107,616 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 98,524 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2013 88,584 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 72,429 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 57,606 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 36,703 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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9 MAK is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 9 MAK, 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 9 MAK registered?

9 MAK is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is 9 MAK safe to buy?

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