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Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

F7 CHEMOT history

F7 CHE is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 10 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 208,217 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.

F7 CHE black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 May 2027
Mileage
208,217 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
13,316 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F7 CHE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
18 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 May 2027
Latest MOT test
11 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F7 CHE was last recorded at 208,217 miles on 11 May 2026, 6,803 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
201,414 miles · 20 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,803 miles
Average per year
13,316 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 208,217 miles
  • 2025 – 201,414 miles
  • 2024 – 192,282 miles
  • 2023 – 185,988 miles
  • 2022 – 174,737 miles
  • 2021 – 163,072 miles
  • 2020 – 150,657 miles
  • 2019 – 134,080 miles
  • 2017 – 107,590 miles
  • 2016 – 77,956 miles
  • 2015 – 48,420 miles
  • 2014 – 41,723 miles
  • 2013 – 26,960 miles
  • 2012 – 20,901 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass208,217 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 16 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass208,217 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2027
    Odometer
    208,217 miles
    Test number
    136096444362
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))

  2. Fail208,216 miles (+6,802)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,216 miles
    Test number
    505438017805
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass201,414 miles (+9,132)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    201,414 miles
    Test number
    458678719214
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass192,282 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    192,282 miles
    Test number
    712872702383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail192,282 miles (+6,294)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,282 miles
    Test number
    853442320065
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass185,988 miles (+11,251)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    185,988 miles
    Test number
    104991341204
    • 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))

  7. Pass174,737 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    174,737 miles
    Test number
    539900799322
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail174,737 miles (+11,665)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,737 miles
    Test number
    115138398135
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass163,072 miles (+12,415)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    163,072 miles
    Test number
    747303001214
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive anti freeze (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass150,657 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    150,657 miles
    Test number
    326841767741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail150,657 miles (+16,577)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,657 miles
    Test number
    468851749644
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass134,080 miles (+26,490)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    134,080 miles
    Test number
    814338772706
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass107,590 miles (+29,634)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    107,590 miles
    Test number
    851749145738
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass77,956 miles (+29,536)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    77,956 miles
    Test number
    961057986124
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass48,420 miles (+6,697)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    48,420 miles
    Test number
    268565245038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass41,723 miles (+14,763)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    41,723 miles
    Test number
    287532524190
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass26,960 miles (+6,059)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    26,960 miles
    Test number
    828726793000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass20,901 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    20,901 miles
    Test number
    578327802132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about F7 CHE

Does F7 CHE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F7 CHE is valid until 10 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on F7 CHE?
The MOT on F7 CHE is valid until 10 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F7 CHE done?
F7 CHE was recorded at 208,217 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 13,316 miles a year.
Has F7 CHE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F7 CHE has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2026.
Has the mileage on F7 CHE 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 CHE find?
F7 CHE passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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