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A7 EMX

2007 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,703 mi
Last recorded136,703 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2019
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Golf84,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 EMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2019 136,703 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 123,559 miles

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

Rear brake balance.

Underside of vehicle very dirty.

Pass 5 Dec 2017 113,737 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 113,737 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 85,909 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 85,904 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides rubbers worn and split (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure dislocated from caliper lever (3.5.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 6 May 2016 85,666 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.6a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides and radial cracking (4.1.E.1)

Rear both sides tyres radial cracking

covers fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2015 81,913 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

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Fail 6 Oct 2015 81,913 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

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Pass 6 Oct 2014 78,490 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 63,184 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 60,510 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 47,851 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 35,588 miles

mud and snow tyres fitted to front of vehicle

Fail 26 Jan 2011 35,588 miles

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

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

mud and snow tyres fitted to front of vehicle

offside rear tyre cracked and worn on outer edge

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2010 30,510 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 EMX is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EMX, 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 A7 EMX registered?

A7 EMX is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 March 2007.

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