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Red · Petrol · 2016 · 1,984 cc

L7 COWMOT history

L7 COW is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Dec 2016. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 124,307 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

L7 COW red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Oct 2027
Mileage
124,307 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,457 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 COW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
16 Dec 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 COW was last recorded at 124,307 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 11,140 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,167 miles · 27 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
11,140 miles
Average per year
9,457 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,307 miles
  • 2025 – 113,167 miles
  • 2024 – 100,097 miles
  • 2023 – 88,823 miles
  • 2022 – 80,652 miles
  • 2021 – 69,927 miles
  • 2020 – 60,467 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,307 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

9 tests since 10 Jan 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,307 miles (+11,140)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    124,307 miles
    Test number
    332815146283
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass113,167 miles (+13,070)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    113,167 miles
    Test number
    690449588177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass100,097 miles (+11,274)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    100,097 miles
    Test number
    542948694371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass88,823 miles (+8,171)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    88,823 miles
    Test number
    667077278662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass80,652 miles (+10,725)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    80,652 miles
    Test number
    769166808953
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Pass69,927 miles (+9,460)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    69,927 miles
    Test number
    881029003786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass60,467 miles (+217)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    60,467 miles
    Test number
    492687848848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass60,250 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    60,250 miles
    Test number
    725636821114
    • 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))

  9. Fail60,250 miles5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,250 miles
    Test number
    249601965574
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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))

Questions about L7 COW

Does L7 COW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 COW is valid until 26 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 COW?
The MOT on L7 COW is valid until 26 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 COW done?
L7 COW was recorded at 124,307 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 9,457 miles a year.
Has L7 COW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 COW has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on L7 COW 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 COW find?
L7 COW passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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