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A17 BUH

2007 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

120,531 mi
Last recorded120,531 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Golf84,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 BUH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 120,531 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 116,648 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 116,648 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 112,252 miles

Nearside Front Outer c/v boot damp with grease

Nearside Rear brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear brake has a slight bind

both rear shocks damp

Fail 22 Feb 2021 112,252 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer c/v boot damp with grease

Nearside Rear brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear brake has a slight bind

both rear shocks damp

Pass 11 Feb 2020 104,793 miles

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

general under body corrosion

Fail 10 Feb 2020 104,790 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 4 Jan 2019 101,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 95,372 miles

front bonnet damaged at ns

Fail 3 Jan 2018 95,372 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front bonnet damaged at ns

Pass 28 Dec 2016 81,131 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

bonnet damaged

Pass 2 Dec 2015 67,865 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 49,719 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 37,596 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)

exhaust sounds raspy when reved up

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2012 29,883 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 21,156 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 12,559 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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A17 BUH is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 A17 BUH, 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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A17 BUH is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 November 2007.

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