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A27 WRY

2007 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

132,236 mi
Last recorded132,236 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Golf84,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA27 WRY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 132,236 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 126,189 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 118,148 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 118,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 104,751 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 104,751 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 95,561 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 86,829 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 82,767 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 78,759 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 74,992 miles

Nearside Rear light damaged/condensated

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 70,983 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 68,960 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

winter tyres fitted at time of test

Fail 16 Jun 2016 68,948 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

winter tyres fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Apr 2015 62,673 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 59,469 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 51,574 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres starting to perrish on outer edges

Pass 17 Apr 2012 44,961 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 38,611 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 31,159 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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A27 WRY is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 A27 WRY, 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 A27 WRY registered?

A27 WRY is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 April 2007.

Is A27 WRY safe to buy?

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