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AD07 DVU

2007 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,777 mi
Last recorded132,777 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Golf84,854 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD07 DVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 132,777 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 121,323 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 109,579 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 99,076 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2016 99,076 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 85,356 miles

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

offside front wiper blade slightly smearing screen

Pass 24 Jul 2014 72,106 miles

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2014 72,105 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 60,653 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 60,652 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 49,887 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 43,095 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 43,095 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 37,637 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 DVU is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AD07 DVU, 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 AD07 DVU registered?

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

Is AD07 DVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD07 DVU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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