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AD07 EEM

2007 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

172,695 mi
Last recorded172,695 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Golf84,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD07 EEM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 172,695 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both os+ns (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both os+ns (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2026 172,695 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both os+ns (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both os+ns (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 169,418 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2025 169,418 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 166,951 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output os+ns. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 163,413 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened os+ns (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 160,056 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 151,199 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 139,255 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2019 122,275 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 121,246 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 115,319 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 115,319 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre tread cracking

offside front tyre wearing low

rear brake discs wearing thin

Pass 26 Apr 2016 108,142 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge + sidewall damaged

Pass 1 May 2015 100,154 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 1 May 2015 100,154 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 82,562 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 82,561 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 70,026 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 56,134 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 40,925 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 EEM is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 EEM, 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 EEM is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 July 2007.

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