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AA57 HUT

2007 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

209,409 mi
Last recorded209,409 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Golf84,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA57 HUT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 209,409 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 207,259 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 203,714 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2019 203,714 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 188,212 miles

engine has oil leak

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

Fail 31 May 2018 188,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken upper coil tip broken [insecurely seated] (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre soft and on 2mm inner tread worn smooth

engine has oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2017 173,054 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately Both sides (3.5.1n)

Fail 31 May 2017 173,052 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Outer All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately Both sides (3.5.1n)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 162,339 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 162,333 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 146,797 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)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 146,777 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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 10 Sep 2013 137,289 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Sep 2013 137,283 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front tyres were flat

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2012 125,988 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)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 125,981 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 104,373 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 91,805 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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AA57 HUT is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AA57 HUT, 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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AA57 HUT is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 September 2007.

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