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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

L7 AYGMOT history

L7 AYG is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 23 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 113,711 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2025.

L7 AYG blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Dec 2026
Mileage
113,711 mi
At MOT on 20 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,501 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 AYG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
8 May 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 AYG was last recorded at 113,711 miles on 20 Dec 2025, 729 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,982 miles · 24 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
729 miles
Average per year
6,501 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 113,711 miles
  • 2024 – 112,982 miles
  • 2023 – 110,563 miles
  • 2022 – 107,716 miles
  • 2021 – 104,072 miles
  • 2020 – 101,799 miles
  • 2019 – 96,087 miles
  • 2018 – 88,333 miles
  • 2017 – 81,141 miles
  • 2016 – 71,692 miles
  • 2015 – 61,499 miles
  • 2014 – 48,778 miles
  • 2013 – 36,133 miles
  • 2012 – 25,043 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,711 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

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 O/S + N/S

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S + N/S

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 30 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,711 miles (+729)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    113,711 miles
    Test number
    584807707569
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Pass112,982 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    112,982 miles
    Test number
    442364493230
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S + N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S + N/S (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Fail112,980 miles (+2,417)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,980 miles
    Test number
    719055825714
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S + N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S + N/S (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass110,563 miles (+2,847)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    110,563 miles
    Test number
    178526810446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass107,716 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    107,716 miles
    Test number
    998950623690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail107,716 miles (+3,644)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,716 miles
    Test number
    107534164296
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  7. Pass104,072 miles (+2,273)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    104,072 miles
    Test number
    545625883099
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  8. Pass101,799 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    101,799 miles
    Test number
    798384196625
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  9. Fail101,799 miles (+5,712)4 major2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,799 miles
    Test number
    719976183672
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner/outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner/outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  10. Pass96,087 miles (+7,754)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    96,087 miles
    Test number
    390654728802
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  11. Pass88,333 miles (+7,192)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    88,333 miles
    Test number
    228493726564
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  12. Pass81,141 miles (+9,449)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2018
    Odometer
    81,141 miles
    Test number
    394716595438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass71,692 miles (+10,193)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    71,692 miles
    Test number
    499090549315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass61,499 miles (+12,721)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2016
    Odometer
    61,499 miles
    Test number
    108186225104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,778 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    48,778 miles
    Test number
    809410324117
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Fail48,778 miles (+12,645)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,778 miles
    Test number
    417930524157
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass36,133 miles (+11,090)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    36,133 miles
    Test number
    336507203128
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass25,043 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    25,043 miles
    Test number
    225321222128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 AYG

Does L7 AYG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 AYG is valid until 23 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L7 AYG?
The MOT on L7 AYG is valid until 23 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 AYG done?
L7 AYG was recorded at 113,711 miles at its MOT on 20 Dec 2025, an average of 6,501 miles a year.
Has L7 AYG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 AYG has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on L7 AYG 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 L7 AYG find?
L7 AYG passed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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