Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,000 cc
L7 FKLMOT history
L7 FKL is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 124,873 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 124,873 mi
- At MOT on 23 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 18 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,703 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L7 FKL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,000 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 15 Sept 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L7 FKL was last recorded at 124,873 miles on 23 Jun 2026, 1,190 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 123,683 miles · 4 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,190 miles
- Average per year
- 4,703 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 124,873 miles
- 2025 – 123,683 miles
- 2024 – 122,013 miles
- 2023 – 119,387 miles
- 2022 – 116,555 miles
- 2021 – 113,930 miles
- 2020 – 112,883 miles
- 2019 – 110,807 miles
- 2018 – 108,460 miles
- 2017 – 105,350 miles
- 2016 – 98,427 miles
- 2015 – 94,915 miles
- 2013 – 89,724 miles
- 2012 – 85,676 miles
- 2011 – 58,715 miles
- 2009 – 49,730 miles
- 2008 – 41,245 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass124,873 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged
Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
23 tests since 10 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass124,873 miles (+1,190)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 124,873 miles
- Test number
- 971511717463
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,683 miles (+1,670)4 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 123,683 miles
- Test number
- 379185483022
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and at 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass122,013 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 122,013 miles
- Test number
- 313638852197
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail122,009 miles (+2,622)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,009 miles
- Test number
- 544064236653
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass119,387 miles (+2,832)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 119,387 miles
- Test number
- 299535915347
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass116,555 miles (+2,625)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 116,555 miles
- Test number
- 625638643061
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass113,930 miles (+1,047)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 113,930 miles
- Test number
- 792554832692
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass112,883 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 112,883 miles
- Test number
- 324170568732
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,881 miles (+2,074)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,881 miles
- Test number
- 571446816617
- MajorCentral Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryBoth headlamps hazy
Pass110,807 miles (+2,347)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 110,807 miles
- Test number
- 166457024267
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass108,460 miles (+3,110)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 108,460 miles
- Test number
- 474545094217
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass105,350 miles (+6,923)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 105,350 miles
- Test number
- 167681220087
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Pass98,427 miles (+3,512)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 98,427 miles
- Test number
- 139653634842
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass94,915 miles (+5,191)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 94,915 miles
- Test number
- 205398495034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,724 miles (+147)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 89,724 miles
- Test number
- 427305653450
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,577 miles (+3,901)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,577 miles
- Test number
- 125414633382
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Pass85,676 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 85,676 miles
- Test number
- 755865222356
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,676 miles (+11,726)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,676 miles
- Test number
- 426474622359
- DangerousOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Pass73,950 miles (+15,235)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 73,950 miles
- Test number
- 906248622016
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBrake pad warning light stays on in dash
Pass58,715 miles (+8,985)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 58,715 miles
- Test number
- 199688411070
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass49,730 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 49,730 miles
- Test number
- 991039559273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,725 miles (+8,480)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,725 miles
- Test number
- 314268659237
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass41,245 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 41,245 miles
- Test number
- 490034658252
- NoteFront tyres wearing on edges.
- NoteRear tyres worn uneven and close to wear blocks in places.
Questions about L7 FKL
- Does L7 FKL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 FKL is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L7 FKL?
- The MOT on L7 FKL is valid until 6 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 FKL done?
- L7 FKL was recorded at 124,873 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2026, an average of 4,703 miles a year.
- Has L7 FKL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L7 FKL has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on L7 FKL 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 FKL find?
- L7 FKL passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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