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A9 ECB

2007 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

98,719 mi
Last recorded98,719 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Golf84,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 ECB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 98,719 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 95,141 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 May 2024 91,628 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 87,301 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 83,653 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 80,815 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 79,393 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 75,752 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 70,153 miles

nearside rear shock absorber is leaking

Fail 13 Mar 2018 70,153 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside rear shock absorber is leaking

Pass 23 Mar 2017 64,729 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2017 64,729 miles

Central Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 59,647 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 55,563 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 49,541 miles

High level brakelight dim

Pass 21 Mar 2013 41,179 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 35,738 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 28,984 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 22,004 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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A9 ECB is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 A9 ECB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A9 ECB registered?

A9 ECB is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 March 2007.

Is A9 ECB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 ECB shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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