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A20 PWF

2007 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

153,437 mi
Last recorded153,437 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Golf84,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 PWF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2024 153,437 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective catch seized (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2023 148,813 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 144,877 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 139,895 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 136,654 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 132,316 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 127,558 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 122,525 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 117,595 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both (2.5.B.2b)

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2015 110,745 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 103,792 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 99,539 miles

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)

Fail 4 Nov 2013 99,539 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 96,051 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 96,051 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 84,428 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 84,428 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 69,242 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 50,512 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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A20 PWF is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 A20 PWF, 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 PWF is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 January 2007.

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