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A5 FNT

2007 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

154,049 mi
Last recorded154,049 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Golf84,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 FNT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 154,049 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 154,049 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 140,262 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 125,702 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 123,263 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2023 123,263 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 120,190 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2022 120,190 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 116,140 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2021 116,140 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 111,971 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 107,040 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 101,340 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 92,796 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 92,796 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Fuel system component leaking tandum pump (7.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 87,901 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 87,899 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2015 83,037 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 83,037 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 75,217 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2014 75,217 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 67,464 miles

front tyres badly worn on inner edges. remaining tread just on legal limit

Pass 13 Aug 2012 58,373 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 50,772 miles

n/s/r tyre punctured

rear inner brake pads approx 80% worn

Pass 1 Jul 2010 41,862 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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A5 FNT is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FNT, 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 FNT registered?

A5 FNT is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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