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AD07 ELC

2007 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,452 mi
Last recorded132,452 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Golf84,854 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 132,452 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

both front wipers starting to smear

both headlights starting to discolour

exhaust system corroded and slightly blowing from clamp

traction control warning light on

undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Fail 30 Aug 2017 132,452 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

traction control warning light on

Nail in tyre 2 ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

both front wipers starting to smear

both headlights starting to discolour

exhaust system corroded and slightly blowing from clamp

undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 31 Aug 2016 126,479 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 121,849 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit rubbing inside edge off (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 121,395 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 114,182 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 109,444 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 96,979 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 96,979 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 78,824 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 62,175 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 62,172 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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 ELC is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ELC, 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 ELC is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 July 2007.

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