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A16 GNV

2007 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,397 mi
Last recorded93,397 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Golf84,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 GNV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 93,397 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 89,055 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 83,218 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 77,295 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 73,591 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 73,591 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on inside edge (cords exposed). (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 63,237 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under trays restricting full inspection

surface corrosion front and rear suspension components

Pass 26 Jul 2019 58,260 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Jul 2019 58,260 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flex/centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 52,590 miles

under trays restricting full inspection

Pass 21 Jul 2017 47,454 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 46,919 miles

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

under cover/tray fitted

Fail 6 Sep 2016 46,919 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking under pressure (3.6.A.1)

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

under cover/tray fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2015 41,794 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 33,137 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 27,749 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 27,749 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 23,213 miles

esp light on

Pass 7 Oct 2011 16,784 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)

nsf tyre slight perishing

nsr tyre slight perishing

osf tyre slight perishing

osr tyre slight perishing

Pass 11 Oct 2010 14,100 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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A16 GNV is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A16 GNV, 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 A16 GNV registered?

A16 GNV is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 October 2007.

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