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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 2010 · 1,598 cc

F7 ARAMOT history

F7 ARA is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Nov 2010. Its MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 105,741 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2025.

F7 ARA red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Oct 2026
Mileage
105,741 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2025
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,710 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F7 ARA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
1 Nov 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

F7 ARA was last recorded at 105,741 miles on 17 Oct 2025, 16,596 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
89,145 miles · 8 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
16,596 miles
Average per year
7,710 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 105,741 miles
  • 2024 – 89,145 miles
  • 2023 – 79,960 miles
  • 2022 – 73,936 miles
  • 2021 – 67,006 miles
  • 2020 – 62,804 miles
  • 2019 – 58,928 miles
  • 2018 – 51,990 miles
  • 2017 – 44,333 miles
  • 2016 – 32,630 miles
  • 2015 – 25,184 miles
  • 2014 – 19,548 miles
  • 2013 – 13,391 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,741 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Engine cover fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

16 tests since 25 Oct 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,741 miles (+16,596)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    105,741 miles
    Test number
    218275833829
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass89,145 miles (+9,185)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    89,145 miles
    Test number
    182029393809
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass79,960 miles (+6,024)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    79,960 miles
    Test number
    803066955262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass73,936 miles (+6,930)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    73,936 miles
    Test number
    299026278795
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass67,006 miles (+4,202)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    67,006 miles
    Test number
    189094087239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass62,804 miles (+3,876)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    62,804 miles
    Test number
    829882232620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass58,928 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    58,928 miles
    Test number
    406178663706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail58,928 miles (+6,938)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,928 miles
    Test number
    560906887061
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass51,990 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    51,990 miles
    Test number
    672121362554
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail51,990 miles (+7,657)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,990 miles
    Test number
    933777510541
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass44,333 miles (+11,703)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    44,333 miles
    Test number
    332278074868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass32,630 miles (+7,446)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    32,630 miles
    Test number
    530175408654
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryEngine undertray fitted

  13. Pass25,184 miles (+5,636)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    25,184 miles
    Test number
    533608799116
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryEngine undershield fitted

  14. Pass19,548 miles (+6,157)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    19,548 miles
    Test number
    438497394232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass13,391 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    13,391 miles
    Test number
    387878893401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail13,391 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,391 miles
    Test number
    516778693279
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about F7 ARA

Does F7 ARA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on F7 ARA expired on 16 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on F7 ARA?
The MOT on F7 ARA expired on 16 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has F7 ARA done?
F7 ARA was recorded at 105,741 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2025, an average of 7,710 miles a year.
Has F7 ARA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F7 ARA has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on F7 ARA 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 F7 ARA find?
F7 ARA passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2025 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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