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2007 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration VU07RLX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2007
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 09 Jun 2026
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
2 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 144,253 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) 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
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear 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))
13 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 144,217 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Reverse lights not working
- Offside Rear Brake performance has slight lag repair required soon
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
22 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 139,656 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Clouded over (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Clouded over (4.1.1 (b) (i))
20 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 139,655 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Clouded over (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Clouded over (4.1.1 (b) (i))
12 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 130,238 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
15 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 123,911 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
28 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 115,361 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
19 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 106,453 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2016 9 Jun 202629 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 975,590 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2015 9 Jun 202629 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 97,588 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
25 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 89,179 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2014 9 Jun 20265 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 73,426 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2013 9 Jun 20265 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 55,479 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2012 9 Jun 202617 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 35,882 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2011 9 Jun 202617 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 35,882 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
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VU07RLX was registered on 2007-03-05
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