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KW04 LEX

2007 Volkswagen Golf R32

Black Petrol 3180cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,006 mi
Last recorded90,006 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Golf R3273,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW04 LEX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf R32
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,180cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 90,006 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 198,715 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 84,129 miles

Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened coil overs fitted to vehicle (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 84,128 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened coil overs fitted to vehicle (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 73,623 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 72,699 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 184,277 miles

Nearside Front n/s/f inner cv boot clip missing but boot still secure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 69,874 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 175,190 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively n/s/r brake slightly sticking (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2019 148,042 miles

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))

Fail 20 May 2019 148,042 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 136,172 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 125,559 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 114,145 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load driver (5.2.4a)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 103,621 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 93,266 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 74,315 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2013 73,971 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 55,929 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 50,666 miles

Baby seats on rear,couldn't check spare

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 8 Jun 2011 50,666 miles

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

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

Baby seats on rear,couldn't check spare

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 25 Jun 2010 46,127 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 46,127 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jun 2009 43,259 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 38,709 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 38,709 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 33,718 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf R32?

Based on 957 MOT tests across 181 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
2,999
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
181
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9
Headlamp aim too low 4
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 2
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 2
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KW04 LEX is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf R32 in Black with a 3,180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2007 Volkswagen Golf R32 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 73,797 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 R32 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KW04 LEX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf R32 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 19 years old, this Volkswagen Golf R32 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KW04 LEX registered?

KW04 LEX is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf R32, first registered on 31 December 2007.

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