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AB07 MGB

2007 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

93,218 mi
Last recorded93,218 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Golf84,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB07 MGB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 93,218 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust rear silencer box[leaking at seams] (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edges of tyre tread face (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edges of tyre tread face (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 91,157 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 87,339 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases seams on exhaust centre silencer box to rear exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH sides of vehicle---- WILL REQUIRE ATTENTION SOON! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edges of tyre tread face & approx. 2.5mm tyre tread depth[195/65R15,91H] (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edges of tyre tread face & approx. 2.5mm tyre tread depth[195/65R15,91H] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Caliper/ cable sticking? (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. POSSIBLE CALIPER/CABLE? (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH sides of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 84,329 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight loss of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Overall condition of underside of vehicle indicates age

Pass 22 Mar 2022 80,169 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened esp. inner face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated very slightly insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened esp. inner face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated very slightly insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH sides of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 75,465 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 75,461 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi failed at weld. as marked. (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both. (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 69,822 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight wear (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 65,342 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked & de-laminated (0.1 (b))

Note;- Wear on Exhaust front pipe flexi section.

Fail 20 Mar 2019 65,342 miles

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

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

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

Note;- Nearside rear brake disc has been "HOT"

Note;- Wear on Exhaust front pipe flexi section.

Pass 14 Mar 2018 60,070 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 55,614 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 55,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 51,565 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 46,182 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 41,471 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 41,471 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 35,636 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 30,586 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear 195/65/15h tyres perished/cracked

Pass 23 Mar 2011 25,250 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 17,377 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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AB07 MGB is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 AB07 MGB, 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 MGB is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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