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E4 TYY

2007 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests28 (24 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,235 mi
Last recorded76,235 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Golf84,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 TYY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

24 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 76,235 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2025 95,744 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 73,834 miles

window screen damaged

Pass 20 Jan 2025 90,154 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 83,224 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 71,591 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 82,729 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 70,283 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 72,036 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 59,887 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 59,872 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 68,586 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracked & perished

Offside Front tyre slightly cracked & perished

Pass 13 Jan 2021 51,205 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 68,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 68,458 miles

Emissions not tested major blow unable to get reading (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 43,123 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 64,336 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 May 2019 64,336 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 52,322 miles

Offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 18 Apr 2017 43,873 miles

Front windscreen wiper blades slightly smearing

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 43,873 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front windscreen wiper blades slightly smearing

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 36,203 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 28,991 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 20,180 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 15,568 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 12,855 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 10,429 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 7,348 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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E4 TYY is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 E4 TYY, 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 E4 TYY registered?

E4 TYY is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 June 2007.

Is E4 TYY safe to buy?

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