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A20 EDF

2007 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

69,194 mi
Last recorded69,194 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Golf84,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 EDF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2022 69,194 miles

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

Nearside outer sill damaged

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box sump porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres are very badly worn on inner edges, no ply or cords showing at the moment (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 69,194 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside outer sill damaged

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box sump porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres are very badly worn on inner edges, no ply or cords showing at the moment (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2021 63,330 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both are wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside outer sill damaged

Offside 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 Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both are badly worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Aug 2021 63,330 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Wheel bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both are wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside outer sill damaged

Offside 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 Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both are badly worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 58,223 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2020 58,219 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 47,163 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 46,970 miles

Offside Front Wiper blade torn

Oil over filled

Rear tyres perished

Various rear suspension bushes perished

Wipers smearing windscreen

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2018 46,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55R16v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Wiper blade torn

Oil over filled

Rear tyres perished

Various rear suspension bushes perished

Wipers smearing windscreen

Pass 12 Sep 2017 44,852 miles

both headlight lenses in poor condition

nearside wiper blade torn and poor performance

Pass 6 Sep 2016 41,047 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 35,058 miles

Exhaust Flexi Deterioated

Fail 23 Sep 2015 35,058 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust Flexi Deterioated

Pass 9 Oct 2014 32,673 miles

flexi section of exhaust deteriorated

Pass 8 Oct 2013 27,949 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 23,312 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 19,577 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 16,628 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 12,695 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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A20 EDF is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A20 EDF, 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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A20 EDF is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 January 2007.

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