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A2 GKO

2007 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

127,179 mi
Last recorded127,179 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Golf84,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 GKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2026 127,179 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 123,194 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 117,648 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 117,589 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 110,141 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 101,829 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 95,814 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 92,649 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 86,654 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 81,404 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 75,479 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 69,739 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 63,718 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 58,336 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 50,844 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 42,920 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 36,069 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 28,605 miles

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

Nail in offside 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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A2 GKO is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 A2 GKO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A2 GKO registered?

A2 GKO is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 June 2007.

Is A2 GKO safe to buy?

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