Volkswagen Golf
Red · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc
L7 ETCMOT history
L7 ETC is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 149,271 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 149,271 mi
- At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 11 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 10,530 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L7 ETC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 27 Sept 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L7 ETC was last recorded at 149,271 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 13,343 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 135,928 miles · 10 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 13,343 miles
- Average per year
- 10,530 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 149,271 miles
- 2025 – 135,928 miles
- 2024 – 123,162 miles
- 2023 – 108,956 miles
- 2022 – 99,847 miles
- 2020 – 79,755 miles
- 2019 – 67,203 miles
- 2018 – 58,814 miles
- 2017 – 48,743 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass149,271 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre wearing inner edge of tread slightly.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wearing inner edge of tread slightly.
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components.Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2026
Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
15 tests since 13 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass149,271 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 149,271 miles
- Test number
- 287598798317
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre wearing inner edge of tread slightly.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wearing inner edge of tread slightly.
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components.
Fail149,266 miles (+13,338)1 dangerous6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,266 miles
- Test number
- 153024931811
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre wearing inner edge of tread slightly.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wearing inner edge of tread slightly.
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components.
Pass135,928 miles (+12,766)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 135,928 miles
- Test number
- 842473497820
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components.
Pass123,162 miles (+14,206)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 123,162 miles
- Test number
- 412247123200
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wearing inner edge of tread.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing inner edge of tread.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components.
Pass108,956 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 108,956 miles
- Test number
- 569774935340
- AdvisoryCovers under vehicle obscuring some testable items.
Fail108,956 miles (+9,109)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,956 miles
- Test number
- 670420306901
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCovers under vehicle obscuring some testable items.
Pass99,847 miles (+9,676)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 99,847 miles
- Test number
- 313641637732
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass90,171 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 90,171 miles
- Test number
- 226251729208
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail90,168 miles (+10,413)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,168 miles
- Test number
- 576406592334
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryAntifreeze on minimum level
Pass79,755 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 79,755 miles
- Test number
- 345005023019
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail79,754 miles (+12,551)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,754 miles
- Test number
- 178616507647
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass67,203 miles (+8,389)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 67,203 miles
- Test number
- 162203647384
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,814 miles (+10,071)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 58,814 miles
- Test number
- 802968204122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,743 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 48,743 miles
- Test number
- 289974749465
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,740 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 48,740 miles
- Test number
- 469975405328
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L7 ETC
- Does L7 ETC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 ETC is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L7 ETC?
- The MOT on L7 ETC is valid until 9 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 ETC done?
- L7 ETC was recorded at 149,271 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 10,530 miles a year.
- Has L7 ETC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L7 ETC has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on L7 ETC 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 ETC find?
- L7 ETC passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge of tread slightly., and 2 more.
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