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A15 LYP

2007 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

220,782 mi
Last recorded220,782 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Golf84,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 LYP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 220,782 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, 225 45 17 94w (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2025 220,616 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, 225 45 17 94w (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 206,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x3

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 192,080 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Corroded on tail end. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2023 191,840 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working wing mirror. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Corroded on tail end. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 177,765 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission end cap (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 177,765 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 175,604 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 166,255 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 154,810 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 142,902 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 142,749 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2017 129,753 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 115,911 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 103,231 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 84,456 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 68,521 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)

light on dash

Pass 10 Nov 2012 57,461 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 39,582 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 39,582 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2010 27,623 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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A15 LYP is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 A15 LYP, 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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A15 LYP is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 December 2007.

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