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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

C7 UPAMOT history

C7 UPA is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 3 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 112,833 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

C7 UPA grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Oct 2027
Mileage
112,833 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,246 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C7 UPA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C7 UPA was last recorded at 112,833 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 9,391 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,442 miles · 27 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
9,391 miles
Average per year
6,246 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,833 miles
  • 2025 – 103,442 miles
  • 2024 – 95,115 miles
  • 2023 – 93,771 miles
  • 2019 – 83,682 miles
  • 2018 – 78,078 miles
  • 2017 – 67,210 miles
  • 2016 – 57,379 miles
  • 2015 – 47,227 miles
  • 2014 – 35,732 miles
  • 2013 – 29,496 miles
  • 2012 – 21,622 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,833 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 21 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,833 miles (+9,391)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    112,833 miles
    Test number
    723408929543
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass103,442 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    103,442 miles
    Test number
    116803067949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail103,442 miles (+8,327)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,442 miles
    Test number
    967714799058
    • MajorNearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass95,115 miles (+1,344)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    95,115 miles
    Test number
    919887852902
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass93,771 miles (+10,089)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    93,771 miles
    Test number
    509163770394
    • AdvisoryRear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass83,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    83,682 miles
    Test number
    889156208142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail83,682 miles (+5,604)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,682 miles
    Test number
    388262317015
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass78,078 miles (+10,868)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    78,078 miles
    Test number
    384308838267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass67,210 miles (+9,831)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    67,210 miles
    Test number
    827924113164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass57,379 miles (+10,152)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    57,379 miles
    Test number
    341945377609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass47,227 miles (+284)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    47,227 miles
    Test number
    897615765060
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass46,943 miles (+11,211)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    46,943 miles
    Test number
    716024055082
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass35,732 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    35,732 miles
    Test number
    908007234047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail35,732 miles (+6,236)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,732 miles
    Test number
    938167234041
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass29,496 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    29,496 miles
    Test number
    435350763008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail29,491 miles (+7,869)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,491 miles
    Test number
    145020663074
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass21,622 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    21,622 miles
    Test number
    268222452081
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail21,621 miles2 dangerous2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,621 miles
    Test number
    718552352042
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about C7 UPA

Does C7 UPA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C7 UPA is valid until 3 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on C7 UPA?
The MOT on C7 UPA is valid until 3 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C7 UPA done?
C7 UPA was recorded at 112,833 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 6,246 miles a year.
Has C7 UPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C7 UPA has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on C7 UPA 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 UPA find?
C7 UPA passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted, and 3 more.

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