
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
Full MOT history
14 tests since 14 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass68,260 miles (+2,268)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 68,260 miles
- Test number
- 263674103763
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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))
Pass62,829 miles (+2,416)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 62,829 miles
- Test number
- 994319016071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,413 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 60,413 miles
- Test number
- 725763100755
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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)
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
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)
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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