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AC07 EBU

2007 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,225 mi
Last recorded78,225 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Golf84,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC07 EBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 78,225 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 71,434 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 71,434 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both lower arm rear bushes perished.

Pass 22 Sep 2016 66,035 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 66,035 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Both rear tyres deteriorating, perishing and cracking

High level stop lamp innoperative

Offside Front Tyre heavily worn on the inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2015 63,348 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 63,305 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 57,392 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 52,716 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 38,588 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 38,588 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 54,175 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

the rear number plat is the rong colour

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 EBU is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EBU, 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 EBU registered?

AC07 EBU is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 2007.

Is AC07 EBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC07 EBU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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