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AD07 EJG

2007 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

201,756 mi
Last recorded201,756 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Golf84,854 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD07 EJG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 201,756 miles

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

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

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

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

unable to examine inner door sill repair due to out door sill repair and undertrays.

undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Jul 2022 201,697 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2021 189,676 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 189,676 miles

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 178,183 miles

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 24 May 2019 166,510 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 155,062 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2018 155,062 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 May 2017 139,493 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 May 2017 139,493 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 123,441 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 123,424 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 110,817 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 100,347 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 100,347 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 88,646 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Jun 2012 78,027 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 62,066 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 45,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2010 45,089 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 EJG is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EJG, 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 EJG registered?

AD07 EJG is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 June 2007.

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