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A13 SHJ

2007 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

92,941 mi
Last recorded92,941 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Golf84,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 SHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 92,941 miles
Fail 14 May 2026 92,941 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 May 2025 84,817 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 80,168 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 74,881 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 67,493 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 67,493 miles

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

Front Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks fog light bulbs insecure and burning bumper. (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2021 64,122 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 62,834 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 58,066 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn

Pass 19 Nov 2018 53,239 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 51,032 miles

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

slight bind o/s rear brake

Fail 11 Dec 2017 51,032 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

slight bind o/s rear brake

Pass 12 Dec 2016 48,598 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 48,598 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 45,915 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 42,351 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 7 Dec 2013 38,039 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 34,532 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 30,588 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 26,636 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 21,516 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 SHJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 A13 SHJ, 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 A13 SHJ registered?

A13 SHJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 April 2007.

Is A13 SHJ safe to buy?

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