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AC04 RMC

2007 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

169,545 mi
Last recorded169,545 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Golf84,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC04 RMC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 169,545 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 169,540 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 156,587 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 145,922 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 134,441 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 121,081 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 107,329 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 95,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 82,301 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 70,176 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 58,764 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 49,898 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Feb 2015 45,773 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 41,450 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 34,266 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 23,454 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 23,454 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 16,002 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 13,371 miles

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

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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AC04 RMC is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 AC04 RMC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AC04 RMC registered?

AC04 RMC is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 March 2007.

Is AC04 RMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC04 RMC shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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