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Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

L7 JVBMOT history

L7 JVB is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 19 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 45,588 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

L7 JVB silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Aug 2027
Mileage
45,588 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,150 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 JVB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
4 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 JVB was last recorded at 45,588 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 1,662 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
43,926 miles · 15 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,662 miles
Average per year
2,150 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 45,588 miles
  • 2025 – 43,926 miles
  • 2024 – 42,409 miles
  • 2023 – 40,634 miles
  • 2022 – 38,573 miles
  • 2021 – 37,215 miles
  • 2020 – 35,695 miles
  • 2019 – 35,067 miles
  • 2018 – 31,729 miles
  • 2016 – 28,257 miles
  • 2015 – 25,835 miles
  • 2014 – 21,844 miles
  • 2013 – 18,647 miles
  • 2012 – 16,359 miles
  • 2011 – 13,334 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,588 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

17 tests since 19 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass45,588 miles (+1,662)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    45,588 miles
    Test number
    599781090996
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass43,926 miles (+1,517)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    43,926 miles
    Test number
    237249735934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass42,409 miles (+1,775)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    42,409 miles
    Test number
    967263876453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass40,634 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    40,634 miles
    Test number
    154562439904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail40,630 miles (+2,057)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,630 miles
    Test number
    492679713477
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen wipers could be better
  6. Pass38,573 miles (+1,358)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    38,573 miles
    Test number
    769896447909
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps levelling switch insecure
  7. Pass37,215 miles (+1,520)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    37,215 miles
    Test number
    882462810090
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp levelling device switch awkward to operate
  8. Pass35,695 miles (+628)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    35,695 miles
    Test number
    516771234242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass35,067 miles (+3,338)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    35,067 miles
    Test number
    980793625838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass31,729 miles (+3,472)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    31,729 miles
    Test number
    463924673934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass28,257 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    28,257 miles
    Test number
    971102144140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail28,257 miles (+2,422)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,257 miles
    Test number
    110501979058
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass25,835 miles (+3,991)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    25,835 miles
    Test number
    785787647650
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass21,844 miles (+3,197)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    21,844 miles
    Test number
    259480424260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass18,647 miles (+2,288)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    18,647 miles
    Test number
    559451423291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass16,359 miles (+3,025)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    16,359 miles
    Test number
    328687022459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass13,334 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    13,334 miles
    Test number
    566661931249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 JVB

Does L7 JVB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 JVB is valid until 19 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 JVB?
The MOT on L7 JVB is valid until 19 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 JVB done?
L7 JVB was recorded at 45,588 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 2,150 miles a year.
Has L7 JVB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 JVB has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on L7 JVB 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 JVB find?
L7 JVB passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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