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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2000 · 1,896 cc

L7 EFYMOT history

L7 EFY is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Jun 2000. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 115,054 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

L7 EFY silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jul 2027
Mileage
115,054 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,396 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 EFY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Jun 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 EFY was last recorded at 115,054 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,052 miles · 8 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,396 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,054 miles
  • 2025 – 112,966 miles
  • 2024 – 111,511 miles
  • 2023 – 108,808 miles
  • 2022 – 107,549 miles
  • 2021 – 103,712 miles
  • 2020 – 100,474 miles
  • 2019 – 93,787 miles
  • 2018 – 76,554 miles
  • 2017 – 60,164 miles
  • 2016 – 48,450 miles
  • 2015 – 46,485 miles
  • 2013 – 44,569 miles
  • 2012 – 43,233 miles
  • 2011 – 41,095 miles
  • 2010 – 38,436 miles
  • 2009 – 35,793 miles
  • 2008 – 32,804 miles
  • 2007 – 29,916 miles
  • 2006 – 26,770 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,054 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated in sealant

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 9 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,054 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    115,054 miles
    Test number
    190315980295
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail115,052 miles (+2,086)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,052 miles
    Test number
    216592454082
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass112,966 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    112,966 miles
    Test number
    839690082605
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated in sealant (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail112,964 miles (+1,453)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,964 miles
    Test number
    319221943190
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorUndertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated in sealant (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass111,511 miles (+2,703)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    111,511 miles
    Test number
    511490545259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass108,808 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    108,808 miles
    Test number
    607395526922
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Fail109,907 miles (+2,358)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,907 miles
    Test number
    727009535596
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Pass107,549 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    107,549 miles
    Test number
    338152352499
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail107,549 miles (+3,837)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,549 miles
    Test number
    725329239646
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass103,712 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    103,712 miles
    Test number
    944835866854
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail103,711 miles (+3,237)4 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,711 miles
    Test number
    446640546748
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass100,474 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    100,474 miles
    Test number
    268187189471
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bush corroded starting to break up (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail100,473 miles (+6,686)5 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,473 miles
    Test number
    711426907599
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bush corroded starting to break up (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass93,787 miles (+17,233)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    93,787 miles
    Test number
    948490281496
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component

  15. Pass76,554 miles (+16,390)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    76,554 miles
    Test number
    906330130944
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryBack box bracket

  16. Pass60,164 miles (+11,714)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    60,164 miles
    Test number
    866727029056
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking in tread
    • AdvisoryN/s/f arm rear bush worn
    • AdvisoryOil leak on engine
    • AdvisorySlight damage to n/s/f outer cv boot

  17. Pass48,450 miles (+1,965)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    48,450 miles
    Test number
    626164337101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,485 miles (+1,916)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    46,485 miles
    Test number
    286859135490
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass44,569 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    44,569 miles
    Test number
    615456053146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail44,569 miles (+1,336)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,569 miles
    Test number
    668446853163
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass43,233 miles (+2,138)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    43,233 miles
    Test number
    985515162138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass41,095 miles (+2,659)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    41,095 miles
    Test number
    387100561155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass38,436 miles (+2,643)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    38,436 miles
    Test number
    532390560120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass35,793 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    35,793 miles
    Test number
    323236649138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail35,793 miles (+2,989)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,793 miles
    Test number
    983366049158
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass32,804 miles (+2,888)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    32,804 miles
    Test number
    261778548462
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

  27. Pass29,916 miles (+3,146)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    29,916 miles
    Test number
    612629257107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass26,770 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    26,770 miles
    Test number
    360290366160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 EFY

Does L7 EFY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 EFY is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 EFY?
The MOT on L7 EFY is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 EFY done?
L7 EFY was recorded at 115,054 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 4,396 miles a year.
Has L7 EFY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 EFY has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L7 EFY 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 EFY find?
L7 EFY passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated in grease; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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