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2007 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration AP07DVN
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2007
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 17 Sep 2026
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
11 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 111,158 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
10 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 111,158 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 - inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
13 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 105,943 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished (225 45 17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Sound deadening material not fully secure Under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
12 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 105,943 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Brake test indicates possible issue on OSR of vehicle (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Sound deadening material not fully secure Under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished (225 45 17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
18 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 101,263 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
16 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 101,263 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)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
16 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 96,299 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
6 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 96,298 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
1 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 91,465 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
9 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 86,807 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
4 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 86,806 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box behind the backbox (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
2 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 78,444 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2020 13 Jun 202615 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 76,771 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2020 13 Jun 202623 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 72,486 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2019 13 Jun 202620 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 69,868 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2018 13 Jun 202626 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 66,456 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2017 13 Jun 202625 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 66,456 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
3 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 64,199 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
7 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 61,177 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2015 13 Jun 202613 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 55,168 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2014 13 Jun 202613 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 55,168 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) Dangerous
10 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 46,294 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2013 13 Jun 202610 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 46,294 MI
13 Jun 202611 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 39,961 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2012 13 Jun 202611 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 59,961 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
8 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 32,294 MI
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AP07DVN was registered on 2007-03-11
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