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AC07 DHJ

2007 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

152,167 mi
Last recorded152,167 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Golf84,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC07 DHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 152,167 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 152,112 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 147,575 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 147,555 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 142,443 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn plus smooth inner plus 2 nails (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn plus smooth inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2023 142,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn plus smooth inner plus 2 nails (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn plus smooth inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 19 Aug 2022

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 18 Aug 2021 135,576 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 128,486 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2020 128,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

EML illuminated pre 2008 model

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2019 123,947 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 118,817 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel slightly binding

Pass 26 Jun 2017 111,100 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 98,308 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 85,138 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 73,378 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 61,530 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 53,192 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 42,400 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 32,120 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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AC07 DHJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AC07 DHJ, 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 DHJ registered?

AC07 DHJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 June 2007.

Is AC07 DHJ safe to buy?

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