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Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc

L7 TBTMOT history

L7 TBT is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Jun 2010. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 121,191 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

L7 TBT black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
121,191 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,561 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 TBT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
10 Jun 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 TBT was last recorded at 121,191 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,189 miles · 15 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
7,561 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 121,191 miles
  • 2024 – 109,197 miles
  • 2023 – 100,340 miles
  • 2022 – 87,957 miles
  • 2021 – 77,691 miles
  • 2020 – 67,132 miles
  • 2019 – 60,597 miles
  • 2018 – 54,306 miles
  • 2017 – 49,249 miles
  • 2016 – 46,455 miles
  • 2015 – 40,918 miles
  • 2014 – 32,361 miles
  • 2013 – 26,151 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,191 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Sound deadening material not fully secure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 22 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,191 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    121,191 miles
    Test number
    477567003320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail121,189 miles (+11,992)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,189 miles
    Test number
    458121301797
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass109,197 miles (+8,857)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    109,197 miles
    Test number
    438325550852
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  4. Pass100,340 miles (+72)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    100,340 miles
    Test number
    809667332817
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  5. Fail100,268 miles (+12,311)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,268 miles
    Test number
    263456270430
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass87,957 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    87,957 miles
    Test number
    749578464147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail87,917 miles (+10,226)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,917 miles
    Test number
    912803943449
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass77,691 miles (+10,559)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    77,691 miles
    Test number
    269707474693
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryExhaust Rear heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass67,132 miles (+6,535)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    67,132 miles
    Test number
    582069451488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass60,597 miles (+6,291)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    60,597 miles
    Test number
    126917695987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass54,306 miles (+5,057)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    54,306 miles
    Test number
    410558086663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass49,249 miles (+640)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    49,249 miles
    Test number
    374082351430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass48,609 miles (+2,154)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    48,609 miles
    Test number
    571667153595
    • AdvisoryDPFwarning light on
  14. Pass46,455 miles (+5,537)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    46,455 miles
    Test number
    242229913738
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass40,918 miles (+750)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    40,918 miles
    Test number
    267724275192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,168 miles (+7,807)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    40,168 miles
    Test number
    926518035115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass32,361 miles (+6,210)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    32,361 miles
    Test number
    116567854153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass26,151 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    26,151 miles
    Test number
    488372243168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 TBT

Does L7 TBT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 TBT is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L7 TBT?
The MOT on L7 TBT is valid until 15 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 TBT done?
L7 TBT was recorded at 121,191 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 7,561 miles a year.
Has L7 TBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 TBT has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L7 TBT 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 TBT find?
L7 TBT passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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