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A7 BEP

2007 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

134,424 mi
Last recorded134,424 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Golf84,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 BEP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2025 134,424 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal cracked.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside front outer sill heavily corroded and holed, Just outside of prescribed area. But strong advise repair.

Nearside front seat belt slightly slow to retract but will fully retract.

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills. corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 130,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2023 126,287 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Sump plug and turbo feed pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2023 126,287 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Sump plug and turbo feed pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 123,334 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2022 123,334 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 119,745 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 117,588 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded Slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 115,463 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2019 115,463 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 108,252 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

top and bottom covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Dec 2017 105,170 miles

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

front brake imbalance 22% repair or adjustment required

top covers and bottom covers fitted, obscuring some components

Pass 13 Dec 2016 102,186 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Fail 13 Dec 2016 102,186 miles

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

corrosion to exhaust system

engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Pass 1 Dec 2015 91,361 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 85,263 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 68,673 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 64,852 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 58,675 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2012 58,675 miles

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

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

EML light on dash

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 51,615 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 40,231 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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A7 BEP is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 A7 BEP, 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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A7 BEP is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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