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AC07 DCV

2007 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,393 mi
Last recorded65,393 miles
Recorded on25 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Golf84,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC07 DCV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2026 65,393 miles
Fail 23 May 2026 65,380 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 64,826 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 64,102 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met it would appear adjustment or repair required.

Pass 25 Apr 2023 63,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 62,145 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2022 62,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 59,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 57,218 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 57,218 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))

Pass 24 May 2018 53,751 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 50,017 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 41,706 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2015 41,706 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 36,593 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 34,990 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside front tyre in poor condition

nearside rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 4 Jun 2013 29,216 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 25,737 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 22,169 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 22,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2010 18,390 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 18,388 miles

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

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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AC07 DCV is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AC07 DCV, 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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What year was AC07 DCV registered?

AC07 DCV is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 April 2007.

Is AC07 DCV safe to buy?

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