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A13 SVK

2007 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

150,468 mi
Last recorded150,468 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Golf84,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 150,468 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

light corrosion on rear subframe and suspension

Pass 13 Mar 2025 139,485 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 129,190 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 119,496 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 110,947 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 105,617 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 101,765 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 95,385 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 89,410 miles

underbody covers fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2017 82,865 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 75,089 miles

225/40/zr18/92y toyo

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

boot floor corrodeing

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 17 Mar 2016 75,089 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

225/40/zr18/92y toyo

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

boot floor corrodeing

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Feb 2015 67,033 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2014 59,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 50,506 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 42,160 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 32,377 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 23,705 miles

o/s/rear tyre void of tread to inner edge

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 SVK is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 SVK, 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 SVK registered?

A13 SVK is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 March 2007.

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