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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

7 FJYMOT history

7 FJY is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 9 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 107,317 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

7 FJY grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Feb 2027
Mileage
107,317 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,604 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
7 FJY
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
14 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

7 FJY was last recorded at 107,317 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,317 miles · 28 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,604 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,317 miles
  • 2025 – 94,733 miles
  • 2024 – 92,275 miles
  • 2023 – 87,798 miles
  • 2022 – 80,081 miles
  • 2021 – 68,187 miles
  • 2020 – 61,983 miles
  • 2019 – 52,775 miles
  • 2018 – 48,681 miles
  • 2017 – 40,324 miles
  • 2016 – 33,343 miles
  • 2015 – 28,002 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,317 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front wing damaged/dentRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 25 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,317 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    107,317 miles
    Test number
    295963989615
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing damaged/dent
  2. Fail107,317 miles (+12,584)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,317 miles
    Test number
    866401601019
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing damaged/dent
  3. Pass94,733 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    94,733 miles
    Test number
    594942167371
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper/Wing damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush ( Both fronts ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail94,733 miles (+2,458)3 dangerous3 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,733 miles
    Test number
    661883510682
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Smeary (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Metal to metal (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Smeary (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper/Wing damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush ( Both fronts ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass92,275 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    92,275 miles
    Test number
    149514785167
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail92,275 miles (+4,477)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,275 miles
    Test number
    548194825363
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass87,798 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    87,798 miles
    Test number
    922493713888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail87,798 miles (+7,717)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,798 miles
    Test number
    919966096232
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 starting to wear on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 starting to wear on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  9. Pass80,081 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    80,081 miles
    Test number
    961542615115
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Fail80,080 miles (+11,893)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,080 miles
    Test number
    332120064577
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass68,187 miles (+6,204)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    68,187 miles
    Test number
    577828854756
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  12. Pass61,983 miles (+9,208)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    61,983 miles
    Test number
    603817745823
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass52,775 miles (+4,094)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    52,775 miles
    Test number
    105064579430
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  14. Pass48,681 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    48,681 miles
    Test number
    473997631131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail48,680 miles (+8,356)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,680 miles
    Test number
    462148704455
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wipers split. (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  16. Pass40,324 miles (+6,981)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    40,324 miles
    Test number
    247818342083
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  17. Pass33,343 miles (+5,341)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    33,343 miles
    Test number
    161925141457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,002 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    28,002 miles
    Test number
    935683654933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 7 FJY

What vehicle is registration 7 FJY currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 7 FJY on a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Sept 2012. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 7 FJY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 7 FJY is valid until 9 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on 7 FJY?
The MOT on 7 FJY is valid until 9 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 7 FJY done?
7 FJY was recorded at 107,317 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 7,604 miles a year.
Has 7 FJY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 7 FJY has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on 7 FJY ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 7 FJY find?
7 FJY passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front wing damaged/dent.

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