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A514 HUS

2007 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

184,221 mi
Last recorded184,221 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Golf84,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA514 HUS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 184,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 177,315 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

general corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2024 169,055 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2022 167,116 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 159,299 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 149,123 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 139,011 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 133,457 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 125,663 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 118,792 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 118,791 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine warning lamp on

Pass 12 Sep 2015 105,118 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2015 105,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 93,304 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 93,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 80,519 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 66,235 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 50,428 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 32,166 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2010 32,166 miles

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

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

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

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

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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A514 HUS is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A514 HUS, 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 A514 HUS registered?

A514 HUS is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 June 2007.

Is A514 HUS safe to buy?

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