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2007 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration OV07XLR
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2007
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 27 Apr 2027
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 161,741 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2027 27 Jun 202621 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 161,733 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust system insecure CENTRE EXHAUST SLEEVE CLAMP BROKEN (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
12 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 161,715 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
28 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 157,116 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
28 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 157,114 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
12 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 150,999 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
20 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 146,706 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2022 27 Jun 202627 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 137,392 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
27 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 137,392 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
3 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 125,696 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
29 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 119,416 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
22 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 110,133 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
22 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 110,133 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top boot split (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
25 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 104,673 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
25 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 104,673 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
19 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 96,715 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
27 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 89,110 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2015 27 Jun 202624 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 79,834 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2014 27 Jun 202623 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 79,834 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
28 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 67,495 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
25 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 52,651 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2012 27 Jun 202625 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 52,651 MI
27 Jun 202614 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 40,239 MI
27 Jun 202614 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 40,239 MI
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OV07XLR was registered on 2007-05-26
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