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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc

AR07 XHSMOT history

AR07 XHS is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Aug 2007. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 160,485 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.

AR07 XHS grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Aug 2027
Mileage
160,485 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,978 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
AR07 XHS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
10 Aug 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

AR07 XHS was last recorded at 160,485 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,485 miles · 27 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,978 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,485 miles
  • 2025 – 150,963 miles
  • 2024 – 139,105 miles
  • 2023 – 130,831 miles
  • 2022 – 122,528 miles
  • 2021 – 117,027 miles
  • 2020 – 113,065 miles
  • 2019 – 109,796 miles
  • 2018 – 105,388 miles
  • 2017 – 96,353 miles
  • 2016 – 77,777 miles
  • 2015 – 61,098 miles
  • 2014 – 46,147 miles
  • 2013 – 31,267 miles
  • 2012 – 26,839 miles
  • 2011 – 21,728 miles
  • 2010 – 16,812 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,485 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear tyres cut on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 27 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,485 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    160,485 miles
    Test number
    578314749145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail160,485 miles (+9,522)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,485 miles
    Test number
    687305923636
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OUTER (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  3. Pass150,963 miles (+11,858)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    150,963 miles
    Test number
    585726436853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass139,105 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    139,105 miles
    Test number
    561920314937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail139,105 miles (+8,274)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,105 miles
    Test number
    633913410105
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  6. Pass130,831 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    130,831 miles
    Test number
    346325120367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail130,831 miles (+8,303)3 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,831 miles
    Test number
    208468289489
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  8. Pass122,528 miles (+5,501)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    122,528 miles
    Test number
    657503906254
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass117,027 miles (+3,962)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    117,027 miles
    Test number
    695195965333
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass113,065 miles (+3,269)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    113,065 miles
    Test number
    967677996859
    • AdvisoryFront tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass109,796 miles (+4,408)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    109,796 miles
    Test number
    958832130210
    • AdvisoryRear brakes binding
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

  12. Pass105,388 miles (+9,035)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    105,388 miles
    Test number
    550355380589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass96,353 miles (+115)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    96,353 miles
    Test number
    581116734552
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cut on inner edge

  14. Fail96,238 miles (+18,461)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,238 miles
    Test number
    432404925371
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cut on inner edge

  15. Pass77,777 miles (+16,679)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    77,777 miles
    Test number
    907744396045
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished and cracked inners

  16. Pass61,098 miles (+14,951)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    61,098 miles
    Test number
    654994452716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,147 miles (+14,880)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    46,147 miles
    Test number
    456978814253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,267 miles (+4,428)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    31,267 miles
    Test number
    288337293159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,839 miles (+5,111)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    26,839 miles
    Test number
    218589992403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass21,728 miles (+4,916)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    21,728 miles
    Test number
    208523791498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass16,812 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    16,812 miles
    Test number
    284718000248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about AR07 XHS

Does AR07 XHS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on AR07 XHS is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on AR07 XHS?
The MOT on AR07 XHS is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has AR07 XHS done?
AR07 XHS was recorded at 160,485 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 8,978 miles a year.
Has AR07 XHS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. AR07 XHS has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on AR07 XHS 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 AR07 XHS find?
AR07 XHS passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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