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AB07 AMB

2007 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

177,260 mi
Last recorded177,260 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Golf84,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB07 AMB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 177,260 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 160,799 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 148,577 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 148,577 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 136,885 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wall starting to crack

Pass 1 Apr 2014 131,654 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2014 131,568 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2013 113,765 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 113,765 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 101,450 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 101,448 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside inner cv boot split

Pass 11 Mar 2011 85,407 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 84,774 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 63,853 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 63,851 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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AB07 AMB is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AB07 AMB, 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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AB07 AMB is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 March 2007.

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