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AD07 EBL

2007 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

121,628 mi
Last recorded121,628 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Golf84,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD07 EBL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 121,628 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 114,895 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 108,886 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill , in recess area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH rear trailing arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 108,882 miles

Nearside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced repairs to sill poor (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill , in recess area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH rear trailing arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 102,413 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2022 102,353 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 100,167 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 96,273 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 92,103 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 92,103 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 87,183 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 87,182 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 83,226 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Pass 29 Jun 2016 77,715 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 77,712 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 67,669 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2015 67,668 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 57,352 miles

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

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Jul 2013 46,869 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 36,635 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 25,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

traction warning light on

Pass 12 Jul 2011 25,933 miles

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

traction warning light on

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 EBL is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 EBL, 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 EBL is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 July 2007.

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