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AD07 EKU

2007 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

53,438 mi
Last recorded53,438 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Golf84,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD07 EKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 53,438 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 53,438 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 41,207 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 34,374 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both not near limit but worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 33,678 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 31,893 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 20 Jul 2020 31,893 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 30,499 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 29,113 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 29,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 28,095 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Jul 2016 27,142 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Jul 2015 25,722 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jul 2015 25,722 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2014 24,469 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 22,469 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 21,247 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 17,614 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 14,846 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 EKU is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EKU, 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 EKU registered?

AD07 EKU is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 July 2007.

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The MOT history for AD07 EKU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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