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Green · Petrol · 2005 · 1,600 cc

L7 OEJMOT history

L7 OEJ is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 152,422 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

L7 OEJ green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jan 2027
Mileage
152,422 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,230 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 OEJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 OEJ was last recorded at 152,422 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 8,236 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,186 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
8,236 miles
Average per year
7,230 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,422 miles
  • 2025 – 144,186 miles
  • 2024 – 135,875 miles
  • 2023 – 127,892 miles
  • 2022 – 119,891 miles
  • 2021 – 114,064 miles
  • 2019 – 106,500 miles
  • 2018 – 100,759 miles
  • 2017 – 95,322 miles
  • 2016 – 86,796 miles
  • 2015 – 69,629 miles
  • 2014 – 53,605 miles
  • 2013 – 50,344 miles
  • 2012 – 46,454 miles
  • 2011 – 40,991 miles
  • 2010 – 35,212 miles
  • 2009 – 29,568 miles
  • 2008 – 23,737 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,422 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 26 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,422 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    152,422 miles
    Test number
    356947112880
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Fail152,420 miles (+8,234)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,420 miles
    Test number
    461980155704
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass144,186 miles (+8,311)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    144,186 miles
    Test number
    633632594175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass135,875 miles (+7,983)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    135,875 miles
    Test number
    237084756934
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass127,892 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    127,892 miles
    Test number
    962347217085
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail127,892 miles (+8,001)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,892 miles
    Test number
    677889306178
    • MajorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt All 4 (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass119,891 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    119,891 miles
    Test number
    288026245498
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Fail119,891 miles (+5,827)1 dangerous2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,891 miles
    Test number
    312915786835
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  9. Pass114,064 miles (+7,564)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    114,064 miles
    Test number
    346619559051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass106,500 miles (+5,741)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    106,500 miles
    Test number
    589867955093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass100,759 miles (+5,437)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    100,759 miles
    Test number
    304208494547
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass95,322 miles (+8,526)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    95,322 miles
    Test number
    560523326800
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass86,796 miles (+17,167)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    86,796 miles
    Test number
    612858415792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,629 miles (+16,024)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    69,629 miles
    Test number
    285198455074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail53,605 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,605 miles
    Test number
    109817874090
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass53,605 miles (+3,261)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    53,605 miles
    Test number
    639177474008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,344 miles (+3,890)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    50,344 miles
    Test number
    727127473046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,454 miles (+5,463)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    46,454 miles
    Test number
    937353772042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,991 miles (+5,779)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    40,991 miles
    Test number
    338155571031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,212 miles (+5,644)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    35,212 miles
    Test number
    820031970077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,568 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    29,568 miles
    Test number
    464126879005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail29,568 miles (+5,831)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,568 miles
    Test number
    862716279040
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass23,737 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    23,737 miles
    Test number
    164956288067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L7 OEJ

Does L7 OEJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 OEJ is valid until 13 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 OEJ?
The MOT on L7 OEJ is valid until 13 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 OEJ done?
L7 OEJ was recorded at 152,422 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 7,230 miles a year.
Has L7 OEJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 OEJ has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L7 OEJ 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 OEJ find?
L7 OEJ passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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