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A17 WXL

2007 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

137,755 mi
Last recorded137,755 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Golf84,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 WXL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 137,755 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 133,139 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 125,873 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 120,412 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 118,067 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 114,496 miles

vehicle lowered

Pass 16 Jan 2018 112,138 miles

EML on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

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

vehicle lowered

Fail 16 Jan 2018 112,138 miles

EML on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

vehicle lowered

Pass 14 May 2016 110,695 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

eml on

vehicle lowered

Pass 27 Feb 2015 103,046 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 88,553 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 88,553 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 76,117 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Feb 2012 73,271 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

both front brake discs slightly corroded on in side

front and rear brake pads getting low

Pass 20 Jan 2011 63,877 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 52,740 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres out of shape

strong advise no plates of incorrect size

wipers poor

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 WXL is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WXL, 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 A17 WXL registered?

A17 WXL is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 February 2007.

Is A17 WXL safe to buy?

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