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AA56 FRA

2007 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,911 mi
Last recorded93,911 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Golf84,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA56 FRA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 93,911 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 86,732 miles

play in steering rack

Fail 18 Nov 2016 86,732 miles

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

play in steering rack

Pass 14 Nov 2015 71,594 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

steering rack inner arms slight play

Fail 14 Nov 2015 71,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

steering rack inner arms slight play

Pass 30 Oct 2014 58,972 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 45,461 miles

Both number plate lights slightly insecure

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Oct 2013 45,455 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Both number plate lights slightly insecure

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

High level stop light in-op

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2012 35,020 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 33,257 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 29,367 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 18,764 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 37,771 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 37,771 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AA56 FRA is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AA56 FRA, 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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AA56 FRA is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 January 2007.

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