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AD07 DXZ

2007 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

188,237 mi
Last recorded188,237 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Golf84,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD07 DXZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2021 188,237 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 162,197 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 151,740 miles

Both front headlight aims are slightly misty

Both rear tyres are cracked

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 151,740 miles

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

Both front headlight aims are slightly misty

Both rear tyres are cracked

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 148,051 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Offside Windscree wiper slightly smeary

Oil level below minimum on dipstick

Fail 31 Jul 2018 148,051 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Offside Windscree wiper slightly smeary

Oil level below minimum on dipstick

Pass 10 Jul 2017 143,303 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil level low on dipstick

Fail 10 Jul 2017 143,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil level low on dipstick

Pass 15 Jul 2016 139,544 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 139,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 133,383 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2015 133,383 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2014 117,832 miles

both headlamp beam patterns poor

Fail 4 Aug 2014 117,852 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

both headlamp beam patterns poor

Pass 1 Jun 2013 98,625 miles

nearside rear shock damp

Fail 7 Jun 2012 83,070 miles

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

chip in front screen

Pass 7 Jun 2012 83,070 miles

chip in front screen

Pass 3 Jun 2011 66,237 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 48,532 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 DXZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 DXZ, 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 DXZ registered?

AD07 DXZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 May 2007.

Is AD07 DXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD07 DXZ shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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