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Grey · Petrol · 2013 · 1,395 cc

L7 CXTMOT history

L7 CXT is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 May 2013. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 127,446 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2026.

L7 CXT grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
127,446 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,360 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 CXT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,395 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
17 May 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 CXT was last recorded at 127,446 miles on 14 Mar 2026, 17,901 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,545 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
17,901 miles
Average per year
11,360 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,446 miles
  • 2025 – 109,545 miles
  • 2024 – 109,122 miles
  • 2023 – 76,147 miles
  • 2022 – 73,687 miles
  • 2021 – 60,528 miles
  • 2020 – 53,738 miles
  • 2019 – 46,573 miles
  • 2018 – 40,005 miles
  • 2017 – 27,183 miles
  • 2016 – 13,920 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,446 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 16 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,446 miles (+17,901)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    127,446 miles
    Test number
    476266811706
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass109,545 miles (+27)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    109,545 miles
    Test number
    543001355213
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in center (3.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail109,518 miles2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,518 miles
    Test number
    880258361140
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both OS / NS not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on

  4. Fail109,510 miles (+388)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,510 miles
    Test number
    189292737316
    • MajorNearside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass109,122 miles (+47)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    109,122 miles
    Test number
    402639611220
    • MinorWindscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail109,075 miles (+32,928)5 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,075 miles
    Test number
    784346071633
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass76,147 miles (+2,460)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    76,147 miles
    Test number
    180967967726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass73,687 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    73,687 miles
    Test number
    972650423538
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail73,687 miles (+13,159)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,687 miles
    Test number
    721625448438
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Daytime running light inoperative.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass60,528 miles (+6,790)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    60,528 miles
    Test number
    495527574206
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass53,738 miles (+7,165)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    53,738 miles
    Test number
    846454455809
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass46,573 miles (+6,568)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    46,573 miles
    Test number
    110846513986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass40,005 miles (+12,822)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    40,005 miles
    Test number
    326387892075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass27,183 miles (+13,263)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    27,183 miles
    Test number
    147751876066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass13,920 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    13,920 miles
    Test number
    435689601790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail13,919 miles5 failures2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,919 miles
    Test number
    706924690085
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre fitted is Winter tyre OK for MOT
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about L7 CXT

Does L7 CXT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 CXT is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 CXT?
The MOT on L7 CXT is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 CXT done?
L7 CXT was recorded at 127,446 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2026, an average of 11,360 miles a year.
Has L7 CXT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 CXT has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on L7 CXT 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 CXT find?
L7 CXT passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive.

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