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A3 MCB

2007 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

95,603 mi
Last recorded95,603 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Golf84,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 MCB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 95,603 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 95,603 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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 Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 90,543 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 90,543 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Apr 2023 85,046 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 85,046 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 May 2022 79,812 miles

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

general age related corrosion

Pass 18 May 2021 72,347 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2021 72,345 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 69,870 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 60,099 miles

All four tyres perished

Both front brake disc back plates corroded

Rear chassis has slight corrosion

Rear wiper smearing

Fail 7 Jun 2018 60,099 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

All four tyres perished

Both front brake disc back plates corroded

Rear chassis has slight corrosion

Rear wiper smearing

Pass 25 May 2017 55,314 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 May 2017 55,314 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 49,899 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 46,370 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 46,370 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 40,656 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 40,656 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)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 35,291 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 26,972 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 20,435 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 14,816 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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A3 MCB is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 A3 MCB, 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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A3 MCB is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 May 2007.

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