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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 1,598 cc

L7 HEHMOT history

L7 HEH is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 90,284 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

L7 HEH grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
90,284 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,970 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 HEH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
16 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 HEH was last recorded at 90,284 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 466 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
89,818 miles · 10 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
466 miles
Average per year
4,970 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 90,284 miles
  • 2024 – 89,818 miles
  • 2023 – 77,690 miles
  • 2022 – 71,896 miles
  • 2021 – 65,027 miles
  • 2020 – 63,772 miles
  • 2019 – 60,408 miles
  • 2018 – 56,320 miles
  • 2017 – 46,903 miles
  • 2016 – 39,444 miles
  • 2015 – 35,715 miles
  • 2014 – 31,186 miles
  • 2013 – 26,729 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,284 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (TCA - Console bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (TCA - Console bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Engine and under body covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 25 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,284 miles (+466)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    90,284 miles
    Test number
    834453747683
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (TCA - Console bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (TCA - Console bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass89,818 miles (+12,128)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    89,818 miles
    Test number
    634128457534
    • MinorOffside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))

  3. Pass77,690 miles (+5,794)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    77,690 miles
    Test number
    679838619029
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass71,896 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    71,896 miles
    Test number
    233093345396
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail71,896 miles (+6,869)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,896 miles
    Test number
    179206213674
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass65,027 miles (+1,255)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    65,027 miles
    Test number
    383618159938
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

  7. Pass63,772 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    63,772 miles
    Test number
    403226410060
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine and under body covers fitted

  8. Fail63,772 miles (+3,364)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,772 miles
    Test number
    782034717386
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bold on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine and under body covers fitted

  9. Pass60,408 miles (+4,088)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    60,408 miles
    Test number
    429695865741
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer sill damaged/dented
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass56,320 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    56,320 miles
    Test number
    883279425547
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine and under body covers fitted

  11. Fail56,320 miles (+9,417)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,320 miles
    Test number
    756338797018
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine and under body covers fitted

  12. Pass46,903 miles (+7,459)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    46,903 miles
    Test number
    234071054905
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass39,444 miles (+3,729)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    39,444 miles
    Test number
    597163742363
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases dpf clamp (7.1.2)

  14. Pass35,715 miles (+4,529)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    35,715 miles
    Test number
    166758265013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,186 miles (+4,457)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    31,186 miles
    Test number
    968408144079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass26,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    26,729 miles
    Test number
    958386353048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 HEH

Does L7 HEH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 HEH is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L7 HEH?
The MOT on L7 HEH is valid until 9 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 HEH done?
L7 HEH was recorded at 90,284 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 4,970 miles a year.
Has L7 HEH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 HEH has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on L7 HEH 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 HEH find?
L7 HEH passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: offside front direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 3 more.

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