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AD07 EMK

2007 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

154,236 mi
Last recorded154,236 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Golf84,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 154,236 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 138,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE RECOMMEND ATTENTION (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge RECOMMEND ATTETION (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 101,291 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2022 100,686 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 87,832 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 81,016 miles

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

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

o/s front tyre feathering on edges

Pass 28 Aug 2019 75,669 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 68,851 miles

15% imbalance on front brakes

front inner pads getting low

oil getting on n/s/f tyre inner wall

oil leak on g/box & getting noisey

Pass 23 Aug 2017 58,569 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nsr and osr tyres wearing unevenly/ more wear on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

bonnet catch sticking

oil level low/oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2016 44,060 miles

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

bonnet safety catch sticking

Fail 8 Aug 2016 44,060 miles

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

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

bonnet safety catch sticking

Pass 1 Sep 2015 33,512 miles

rear exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2014 32,017 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 29,092 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 28,155 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 28,155 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 24,509 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 9 Aug 2010 20,482 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 20,482 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 EMK is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 EMK, 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 EMK is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 July 2007.

Is AD07 EMK safe to buy?

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