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2007 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration AF07XNG
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2007
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 16 Jun 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
9 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 150,063 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted sticking out (6.1.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Bumper insecure +sticking outwards n/s (6.1.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- slight corrosion showing in places ins rear subframe /sill etc
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- alternator belt deteriorated,advise replacement
- Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm front bush showing deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- engine running rough
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both showing deterioration (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- exhaust deteriorated+clamp corroded through etc
- Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both deteriorated/deteriorated on limit (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil weeping/leaking on limit (5.3.2 (b))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorated on limit+o/s headlamp slightly loose (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
11 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 145,103 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both deteriorated on limit (5.3.2 (b))
- slight corrosion showing in places
- front+rear bumper skins+wheelbox liners slightly loose damaged etc
- exhaust deteriorated in places
- alternator belt deteriorated
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
11 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 145,103 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- slight corrosion showing in places
- front+rear bumper skins+wheelbox liners slightly loose damaged etc
- exhaust deteriorated in places
- alternator belt deteriorated
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both deteriorated on limit (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
14 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 136,246 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- front wheelbox liner loose/damaged
- windscreen chip
- o/s rear tyre wearing low on inner edge
- front bumper cover loose/damaged
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both weeping (5.3.2 (b))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +showing some deterioration (6.1.2 (a))
- Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated +weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))
14 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 136,246 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +showing some deterioration (6.1.2 (a))
- windscreen chip
- n/s front wheelbox linner slightly loose/fouling roll bar link
- front bumper cover loose/damaged
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit inner edge+treadwear uneven (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively on limit (1.2.1 (f))
- Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both weeping (5.3.2 (b))
- Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated +weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))
16 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 128,971 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s rear tyre treadwear uneven/stepped
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- rear exhaust deteriorated
- Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge in patches (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
16 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 128,971 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust deteriorated
- Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge in patches (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- o/s rear tyre treadwear uneven/stepped
15 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 117,007 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both weeping (5.3.2 (b))
- windscreen chipped
- rear tyre treadwear slightly uneven
- Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect weeping (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on limit(bald) inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
15 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 117,007 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both weeping (5.3.2 (b))
- windscreen chipped
- rear tyre treadwear slightly uneven
- n/s headlamp deteriorated on limit
- bonnet hard to open
- Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect weeping (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on limit(bald) inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
20 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 105,456 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt on limit (2.5.C.1a)
- windscreen slightly chipped
- n/s front headlamp slightly deteriorated
- Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil weeping (2.7.3)
12 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 105,456 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil weeping (2.7.3)
- windscreen slightly chipped
- n/s rear brake binding
- n/s front headlamp slightly deteriorated
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt on limit (2.5.C.1a)
- Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge+has uneven/stepped treadwear (4.1.E.1)
20 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 97,318 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt on limit (2.5.C.1a)
- n/s rear tyre has uneven/stepped treadwear
- front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil weeping (2.7.3)
11 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 97,318 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) Dangerous
- Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s rear tyre has very uneven/stepped treadwear
- n/s rear tyre has uneven/stepped treadwear
- o/s rear wheelbearing noisey,advise to replace asap
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil weeping (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt on limit (2.5.C.1a)
- front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
8 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 89,339 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- rear tyre has slightly uneven/stepped treadwear
- o/s rear wheelbearing has slight noise
- front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
16 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 81,860 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
15 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 81,860 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
25 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 74,064 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
30 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 56,592 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
16 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 42,449 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
16 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 42,449 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
15 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 30,091 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
15 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 30,091 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 22,940 MI
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AF07XNG was registered on 2007-04-04
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