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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

L7 FWLMOT history

L7 FWL is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 74,499 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

L7 FWL black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jan 2027
Mileage
74,499 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,228 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 FWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
25 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 FWL was last recorded at 74,499 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,487 miles · 17 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
2,228 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,499 miles
  • 2025 – 71,089 miles
  • 2024 – 68,260 miles
  • 2023 – 65,992 miles
  • 2020 – 65,430 miles
  • 2019 – 62,829 miles
  • 2018 – 60,413 miles
  • 2017 – 56,962 miles
  • 2016 – 54,606 miles
  • 2015 – 51,749 miles
  • 2014 – 48,645 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,499 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Door mirror indicator dim light (4.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front wishbones are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush is worn cracking with some play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in the inner tread and feathering inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Feathering inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lamp lens cracked not effecting any lightRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm bush splitting worn with some play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Feathering inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D bushes cracking worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower arms are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 14 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,499 miles (+12)1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    74,499 miles
    Test number
    955570693571
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Door mirror indicator dim light (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front wishbones are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush is worn cracking with some play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in the inner tread and feathering inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Feathering inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lamp lens cracked not effecting any light
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm bush splitting worn with some play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Feathering inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D bushes cracking worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower arms are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail74,487 miles (+3,398)2 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,487 miles
    Test number
    373802305786
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear trailing arm bush split separated from the center pin with excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer CV boot loose needs new large clip no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Door mirror indicator dim light (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front wishbones are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush is worn cracking with some play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in the inner tread and feathering inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Feathering inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lamp lens cracked not effecting any light
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm bush splitting worn with some play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Feathering inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D bushes cracking worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower arms are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass71,089 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    71,089 miles
    Test number
    729780575154
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front wishbone arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush worn cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D bushes cracking worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail71,089 miles (+2,829)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,089 miles
    Test number
    752221784833
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush worn cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front wishbone arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush worn cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D bushes cracking worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass68,260 miles (+2,268)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    68,260 miles
    Test number
    263674103763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass65,992 miles (+562)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    65,992 miles
    Test number
    469571185565
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light lense is damaged but no white light showing
  7. Pass65,430 miles (+2,601)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    65,430 miles
    Test number
    829975115342
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass62,829 miles (+2,416)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    62,829 miles
    Test number
    994319016071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass60,413 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    60,413 miles
    Test number
    725763100755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail60,413 miles (+3,451)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,413 miles
    Test number
    642266392901
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  11. Pass56,962 miles (+2,356)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    56,962 miles
    Test number
    765873784003
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass54,606 miles (+2,857)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    54,606 miles
    Test number
    170752370893
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak at sender unit
    • AdvisoryUndertrays obscuring some components
  13. Pass51,749 miles (+3,104)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    51,749 miles
    Test number
    759684375194
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
  14. Pass48,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    48,645 miles
    Test number
    209865864482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 FWL

Does L7 FWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 FWL is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 FWL?
The MOT on L7 FWL is valid until 19 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 FWL done?
L7 FWL was recorded at 74,499 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 2,228 miles a year.
Has L7 FWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 FWL has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L7 FWL 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 FWL find?
L7 FWL passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 12 advisories: offside front direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning door mirror indicator dim light; front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front wishbones are corroded; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush is worn cracking with some play, and 10 more.

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