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D10 REN

2007 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests43 (33 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate76.7%

Mileage

281,409 mi
Last recorded281,409 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Golf84,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD10 REN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

33 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 281,409 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2026 148,423 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 277,395 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlights lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 145,859 miles

Emissions near the limit

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 272,213 miles

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 142,528 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both on the limit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 266,595 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 139,825 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 258,983 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 258,983 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 136,196 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 253,183 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 132,172 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 132,144 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 250,046 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 122,023 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 235,918 miles

several stone chips to screen

Pass 14 Aug 2018 111,723 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 215,456 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2017 214,947 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2017 104,284 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 194,763 miles

Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both rear rubbers seats (2.4.C.3c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn stepped

exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2016 194,708 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both rear rubbers seats (2.4.C.3c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn stepped

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2016 97,709 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 172,710 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2015 91,885 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 151,369 miles

Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2014 151,255 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

some road noise or bearing noise

Pass 8 Aug 2014 86,077 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 86,075 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 128,587 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre sidewall damaged

o/s/f outer cv boot weeping

Pass 2 Sep 2013 128,587 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre sidewall damaged

o/s/f outer cv boot weeping

Pass 16 Aug 2013 80,249 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 106,739 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s cv boot weaping

Fail 29 Aug 2012 106,679 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s cv boot weaping

Pass 22 Aug 2012 73,457 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 66,142 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 83,820 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear discs slightly lipped

Fail 1 Sep 2011 83,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear discs slightly lipped

Pass 14 Sep 2010 58,139 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 58,167 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 50,110 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 35,482 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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D10 REN is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 43 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.7%.

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 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 D10 REN, 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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D10 REN is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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