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AF07XEL
2007 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration AF07XEL
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2007
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 27 Jul 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
16
Passes
8
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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83 Total Defects Recorded
25 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 79,302 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- handbrake travel is a bit high
- corrosion to the rear subframe
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
25 Jul 2025
Fail
Mileage: 79,302 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both badly split in middle (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- handbrake travel is a bit high
- corrosion to the rear subframe
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
26 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 77,742 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- front and rear number plates deteriorating not likely to be misread
- various front and rear suspension components corroded but not excessively
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()
26 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 77,742 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- various front and rear suspension components corroded but not excessively
- front and rear number plates deteriorating not likely to be misread
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()
28 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 75,965 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Corrosion to the front suspension arms
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
27 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 75,965 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Corrosion to the front suspension arms
- Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
7 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 74,146 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
6 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 74,146 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
21 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 73,230 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
21 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 73,230 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
1 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 66,732 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
1 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 66,731 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
9 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 62,396 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
9 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 62,396 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
25 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 52,848 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2019 16 Jun 202625 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 52,844 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
21 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 50,579 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2018 16 Jun 202615 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 47,878 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2017 16 Jun 20265 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 45,857 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 44,113 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2015 16 Jun 202620 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 41,873 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2014 16 Jun 20264 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 33,790 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2013 16 Jun 202616 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 29,643 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2012 16 Jun 202618 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 26,281 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2011 16 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
AF07XEL was registered on 2007-03-26
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