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A24 GUL

2007 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

153,559 mi
Last recorded153,559 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Golf84,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA24 GUL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 153,559 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 149,257 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 148,743 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated x2 (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 145,253 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover slightly damaged

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly damaged

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover slightly damaged

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 142,567 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 126,252 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Feb 2020 121,138 miles

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

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

rear brakes in poor condition

Fail 22 Feb 2020 121,130 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

coolant level low

rear brakes in poor condition

Pass 25 Mar 2019 115,597 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 101,277 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 101,277 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 95,209 miles

nearside front tyre has cut in outer sidewall beading but no canvas showing

Pass 15 Oct 2015 90,190 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 83,914 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 72,965 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 58,111 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 58,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 47,199 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 39,725 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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A24 GUL is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 A24 GUL, 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 A24 GUL registered?

A24 GUL is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 November 2007.

Is A24 GUL safe to buy?

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