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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,781 cc

C7 UMTMOT history

C7 UMT is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 33 MOT tests, with 162,148 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.

C7 UMT grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Feb 2027
Mileage
162,148 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
MOT tests
33
19 passed · 14 failed
Per year
6,750 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C7 UMT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
17 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C7 UMT was last recorded at 162,148 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 1,997 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,151 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,997 miles
Average per year
6,750 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,148 miles
  • 2024 – 160,151 miles
  • 2023 – 154,543 miles
  • 2022 – 146,381 miles
  • 2021 – 142,851 miles
  • 2020 – 141,312 miles
  • 2019 – 138,795 miles
  • 2018 – 134,268 miles
  • 2017 – 132,245 miles
  • 2016 – 122,498 miles
  • 2015 – 110,276 miles
  • 2014 – 90,167 miles
  • 2013 – 80,831 miles
  • 2012 – 77,370 miles
  • 2011 – 68,393 miles
  • 2010 – 58,420 miles
  • 2009 – 48,796 miles
  • 2008 – 40,302 miles
  • 2006 – 32,248 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,148 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Coil spring corroded All

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

33 tests since 9 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,148 miles (+1,997)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    162,148 miles
    Test number
    670924800462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass160,151 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    160,151 miles
    Test number
    837817395254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail160,131 miles (+5,588)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,131 miles
    Test number
    412675407877
    • MajorOuter Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill panel - both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass154,543 miles (+8,162)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    154,543 miles
    Test number
    122257015618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass146,381 miles (+11)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    146,381 miles
    Test number
    348028869484
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail146,370 miles (+3,519)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,370 miles
    Test number
    961076031773
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass142,851 miles (+6)3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    142,851 miles
    Test number
    865683686680
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Beam bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail142,845 miles (+1,533)1 dangerous5 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,845 miles
    Test number
    920814691844
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass141,312 miles (+2,517)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    141,312 miles
    Test number
    833736149648
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass138,795 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    138,795 miles
    Test number
    502935575708
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail138,790 miles (+4,522)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,790 miles
    Test number
    993506847045
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass134,268 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    134,268 miles
    Test number
    839938023612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail134,257 miles (+2,012)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,257 miles
    Test number
    547210077867
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  14. Pass132,245 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    132,245 miles
    Test number
    501570358220
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inside edge.
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail132,244 miles (+9,746)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,244 miles
    Test number
    950983516608
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inside edge.
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass122,498 miles (+98)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    122,498 miles
    Test number
    639204863229
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Fail122,400 miles (+12,124)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,400 miles
    Test number
    235670883134
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass110,276 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    110,276 miles
    Test number
    207620231272
    • AdvisoryEngine mangment light indicates a fault

  19. Fail110,276 miles (+20,109)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,276 miles
    Test number
    331973429607
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine mangment light indicates a fault

  20. Pass90,167 miles (+9,336)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    90,167 miles
    Test number
    829088764253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside front headlamp inscure
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn to inner edge

  21. Pass80,831 miles (+3,461)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    80,831 miles
    Test number
    145650173248
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are worn on the inner edge
    • NoteNearside headlamp is damaged
    • NoteNearside rear sidelight is dim

  22. Fail77,370 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,370 miles
    Test number
    555008172236
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  23. Pass77,370 miles (+8,977)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    77,370 miles
    Test number
    677968072235
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  24. Pass68,393 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    68,393 miles
    Test number
    456897371219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail68,393 miles (+9,973)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,393 miles
    Test number
    168367571255
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass58,420 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    58,420 miles
    Test number
    254347560174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail58,387 miles (+9,591)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,387 miles
    Test number
    663575360142
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • NoteExhaust backbox blowing slightly
    • NoteRear No. Plate distorted

  28. Pass48,796 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    48,796 miles
    Test number
    903508829181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail48,796 miles (+8,494)2 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,796 miles
    Test number
    603506229128
    • DangerousNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass40,302 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2009
    Odometer
    40,302 miles
    Test number
    593848248186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail40,302 miles (+8,054)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,302 miles
    Test number
    632193648109
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  32. Pass32,248 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    32,248 miles
    Test number
    272823916334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail32,248 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,248 miles
    Test number
    934543416333
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about C7 UMT

Does C7 UMT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C7 UMT is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on C7 UMT?
The MOT on C7 UMT is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C7 UMT done?
C7 UMT was recorded at 162,148 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 6,750 miles a year.
Has C7 UMT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C7 UMT has failed 14 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on C7 UMT 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 C7 UMT find?
C7 UMT passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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