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A5 CGT

2007 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

112,060 mi
Last recorded112,060 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Golf84,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 CGT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 112,060 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front bumper and bonnet slight accident damage

underside of vehicle slightly corroded. recommend oil spray

Pass 17 Mar 2025 111,573 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front bumper slight damage

tpm light on dash

under body corroding needs good oil spray

Fail 14 Mar 2025 111,571 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front bumper slight damage

tpm light on dash

under body corroding needs good oil spray

Pass 11 Dec 2024 111,323 miles

both front tyres starting to crack and perish

both rear tyres starting to perish

front brake disc's slight corrosion on face's

front number plate slight water marked

handbrake lever operation stiff/tight working ok at time of test but may need repair or adjustment soon

slight corrosion under vehicle recommend oil sprat to protect underside

Fail 11 Dec 2024 111,323 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

both front tyres starting to crack and perish

both rear tyres starting to perish

front number plate slight water marked

handbrake lever operation stiff/tight working ok at time of test but may need repair or adjustment soon

slight corrosion under vehicle recommend oil sprat to protect underside

Pass 19 Dec 2023 110,441 miles

all four brake discs showing surface corrosion on faces, brakes working ok.

under body starting to corrode needs good oil spray

Fail 19 Dec 2023 110,441 miles

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

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

all four brake discs showing surface corrosion on faces, brakes working ok.

under body starting to corrode needs good oil spray

Pass 3 Jan 2023 108,794 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 107,283 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 105,691 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 105,691 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 104,588 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 104,020 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 98,531 miles

Front brake pad wear sensor come adrift

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on thin on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 88,985 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 79,677 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2016 79,521 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 73,237 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 68,382 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 62,784 miles

Front brake pads and brake discs will soon require replacement.

Pass 30 Nov 2012 56,487 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 56,485 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 33,248 miles

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

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Pass 12 May 2010 24,236 miles

front bumper damaged under section insecure

Fail 12 May 2010 24,236 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

front bumper damaged under section insecure

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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A5 CGT is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 A5 CGT, 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 A5 CGT registered?

A5 CGT is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 April 2007.

Is A5 CGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 CGT shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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