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AD07 DVT

2007 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

164,701 mi
Last recorded164,701 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Golf84,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD07 DVT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 164,701 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge.

Offside front suspension anti-roll bar drop link upper gaiter damaged but not enough to allow the ingress of dirt.

Offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge and close to legal maximum limit of wear.

Pass 13 Nov 2024 151,751 miles

Bonnet secondary catch seized.

Nearside front suspension lower ball joint worn but not considered excessive at this time.

Offside front outer CV gaiter damaged but not enough to allow the ingress of dirt.

Offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge.

Pass 6 Nov 2023 142,073 miles

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

front brake discs lipped/worn

nearside outer sill surface corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2022 133,043 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 121,877 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 112,964 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 5 Aug 2019 102,237 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 92,037 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 86,287 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 80,971 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Unable to see brake fluid level clearly.

Pass 8 Sep 2015 71,118 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 71,118 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 61,413 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres edges worn

Pass 2 Jul 2013 52,870 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 43,143 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 12 May 2011 35,459 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 May 2011 35,459 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 29,021 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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AD07 DVT is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AD07 DVT, 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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AD07 DVT is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 May 2007.

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