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Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

L7 JXCMOT history

L7 JXC is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Jul 2011. Its MOT is valid until 8 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 113,827 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

L7 JXC black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 May 2027
Mileage
113,827 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,423 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 JXC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
24 Jul 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 JXC was last recorded at 113,827 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 1,218 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,609 miles · 6 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,218 miles
Average per year
5,423 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,827 miles
  • 2025 – 112,609 miles
  • 2024 – 111,442 miles
  • 2023 – 109,419 miles
  • 2022 – 105,847 miles
  • 2021 – 99,666 miles
  • 2020 – 95,647 miles
  • 2019 – 89,365 miles
  • 2018 – 83,061 miles
  • 2017 – 72,533 miles
  • 2016 – 62,314 miles
  • 2015 – 56,505 miles
  • 2014 – 49,610 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,827 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryRear underside of vehicle corroded

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

16 tests since 17 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,827 miles (+1,218)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2027
    Odometer
    113,827 miles
    Test number
    606173082313
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear underside of vehicle corroded

  2. Pass112,609 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2026
    Odometer
    112,609 miles
    Test number
    515801922209
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail112,609 miles (+1,167)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,609 miles
    Test number
    793295264652
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass111,442 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2025
    Odometer
    111,442 miles
    Test number
    157250067599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail111,438 miles (+2,019)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,438 miles
    Test number
    922229337438
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass109,419 miles (+3,572)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2024
    Odometer
    109,419 miles
    Test number
    927712746056
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres starting to perish x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has chip on (NS)

  7. Pass105,847 miles (+6,181)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2023
    Odometer
    105,847 miles
    Test number
    153804256664
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass99,666 miles (+4,019)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2022
    Odometer
    99,666 miles
    Test number
    852026873290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass95,647 miles (+6,282)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2021
    Odometer
    95,647 miles
    Test number
    372852640160
    • MinorNearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass89,365 miles (+6,304)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2020
    Odometer
    89,365 miles
    Test number
    740111970602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass83,061 miles (+10,528)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    83,061 miles
    Test number
    856297031025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass72,533 miles (+10,219)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    72,533 miles
    Test number
    701924488227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,314 miles (+5,809)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    62,314 miles
    Test number
    498030897352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail56,505 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,505 miles
    Test number
    345429355183
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass56,505 miles (+6,895)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    56,505 miles
    Test number
    739269155115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass49,610 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    49,610 miles
    Test number
    247778864465
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Questions about L7 JXC

Does L7 JXC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 JXC is valid until 8 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 JXC?
The MOT on L7 JXC is valid until 8 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 JXC done?
L7 JXC was recorded at 113,827 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 5,423 miles a year.
Has L7 JXC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 JXC has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2025.
Has the mileage on L7 JXC 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 JXC find?
L7 JXC passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides; rear underside of vehicle corroded.

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