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AA07 ALA

2007 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

76,124 mi
Last recorded76,124 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Golf84,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA07 ALA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 76,124 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 72,623 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 69,650 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 69,649 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 66,970 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 63,848 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 60,598 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 60,598 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 57,973 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 53,365 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 53,365 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 48,224 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 44,548 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 40,228 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 34,352 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 30,107 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 26,432 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 22,899 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 19,497 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 19,497 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 16,485 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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AA07 ALA is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AA07 ALA, 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 AA07 ALA registered?

AA07 ALA is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 April 2007.

Is AA07 ALA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA07 ALA shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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