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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2014 · 1,984 cc

L7 BDMMOT history

L7 BDM is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Oct 2014. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 62,067 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

L7 BDM red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Nov 2026
Mileage
62,067 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,997 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 BDM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
21 Oct 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 BDM was last recorded at 62,067 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 5,281 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
56,786 miles · 11 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,281 miles
Average per year
3,997 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 62,067 miles
  • 2024 – 56,786 miles
  • 2023 – 52,030 miles
  • 2022 – 47,357 miles
  • 2021 – 42,815 miles
  • 2020 – 40,486 miles
  • 2019 – 37,943 miles
  • 2018 – 33,164 miles
  • 2017 – 30,082 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,067 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear brake backing plates
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to various suspension parts

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.

  • Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

11 tests since 6 Nov 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,067 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    62,067 miles
    Test number
    498041892681
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear brake backing plates
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to various suspension parts

  2. Fail62,067 miles (+5,281)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,067 miles
    Test number
    509474361519
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear brake backing plates
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to various suspension parts

  3. Pass56,786 miles (+4,756)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    56,786 miles
    Test number
    263613553482
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Pass52,030 miles (+4,673)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    52,030 miles
    Test number
    794145258555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass47,357 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    47,357 miles
    Test number
    377671176425
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Fail47,354 miles (+4,539)2 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,354 miles
    Test number
    223215758205
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass42,815 miles (+2,329)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    42,815 miles
    Test number
    220941529149
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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 Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass40,486 miles (+2,543)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    40,486 miles
    Test number
    542920782696
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass37,943 miles (+4,779)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    37,943 miles
    Test number
    594491771913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass33,164 miles (+3,082)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    33,164 miles
    Test number
    541855445113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass30,082 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    30,082 miles
    Test number
    340074850757
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about L7 BDM

Does L7 BDM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 BDM is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L7 BDM?
The MOT on L7 BDM is valid until 10 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 BDM done?
L7 BDM was recorded at 62,067 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 3,997 miles a year.
Has L7 BDM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 BDM has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L7 BDM 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 BDM find?
L7 BDM passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: corrosion to rear brake backing plates; corrosion to various suspension parts.

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