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A13 DGR

2007 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

93,887 mi
Last recorded93,887 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Golf84,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 DGR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 93,887 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 93,887 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 88,204 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 88,158 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 82,539 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 82,531 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 74,104 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 68,104 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 62,143 miles

sump is pourous

Pass 26 May 2016 55,969 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 25 May 2016 55,969 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Jun 2015 48,685 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 48,685 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 41,979 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 41,979 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 36,347 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear tyres cracking

Pass 18 Jun 2012 26,936 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 21,457 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 15,965 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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A13 DGR is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A13 DGR, 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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A13 DGR is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 May 2007.

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