2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 Volkswagen Golf MOT pass rate and common faults

38,825 MOT tests in 2024. 57.6% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time57.6%
Failed or needed repairs42.4%
Typical mileage at test122,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 38,825 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.9%
  2. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.5%
  3. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.3%
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.1%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.5%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.4%
    2,093 marked dangerous
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.3%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.6%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.5%
    1,233 marked dangerous
  10. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.3%
    1,202 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics25.8%
  2. Suspension24.1%
  3. Brakes19.8%
  4. Body & chassis12.3%
  5. Emissions & leaks9.4%
  6. Tyres9.2%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.9%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.1%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn15.2%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.6%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine9.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2007 Volkswagen Golf?

In 2024, 57.6% of 2007 Volkswagen Golf cars passed their MOT first time, across 38,825 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Volkswagen Golf?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Volkswagen Golf reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).