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A14 EWV

2007 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

76,157 mi
Last recorded76,157 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Golf84,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 EWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 76,157 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 71,549 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 70,593 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 68,460 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 64,400 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 60,862 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 55,274 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 50,922 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 48,483 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 44,257 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 39,819 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 39,819 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 35,985 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 33,596 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 28,853 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 23,967 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Aug 2010 20,147 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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A14 EWV is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 A14 EWV, 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 A14 EWV registered?

A14 EWV is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2007.

Is A14 EWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A14 EWV shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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