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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2005 · 2,000 cc

L7 TCOMOT history

L7 TCO is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 18 Jan 2024 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 134,121 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2023.

L7 TCO red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Jan 2024
Mileage
134,121 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2023
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,943 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 TCO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
10 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 TCO was last recorded at 134,121 miles on 19 Jan 2023, 924 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,197 miles · 3 Jul 2020
Between the last two tests
924 miles
Average per year
6,943 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 134,121 miles
  • 2020 – 133,197 miles
  • 2018 – 122,524 miles
  • 2017 – 116,562 miles
  • 2016 – 106,070 miles
  • 2015 – 94,894 miles
  • 2013 – 84,225 miles
  • 2012 – 76,249 miles
  • 2011 – 64,817 miles
  • 2010 – 54,978 miles
  • 2009 – 47,486 miles
  • 2008 – 36,049 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,121 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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 4 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,121 miles (+924)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    134,121 miles
    Test number
    604559884883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass133,197 miles (+10,673)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    133,197 miles
    Test number
    351287988043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass122,524 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    122,524 miles
    Test number
    526188010016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail122,487 miles (+5,925)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,487 miles
    Test number
    783129115667
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light remains on? (5.4.2)

  5. Pass116,562 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    116,562 miles
    Test number
    447352126529
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  6. Fail116,561 miles (+10,491)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,561 miles
    Test number
    712058064618
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Pass106,070 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    106,070 miles
    Test number
    537580899734
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face (3.5.1i)

  8. Fail106,070 miles (+11,176)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,070 miles
    Test number
    169610523968
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner Side Walls Cracked to Cords (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake Has Slight Bind when turned by hand, Signs of being hot.

  9. Pass94,894 miles (+10,669)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    94,894 miles
    Test number
    669827205052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass84,225 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    84,225 miles
    Test number
    416426733493
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Fail84,225 miles (+7,976)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,225 miles
    Test number
    819596233303
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass76,249 miles (+101)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    76,249 miles
    Test number
    928744952358
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail76,148 miles (+11,331)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,148 miles
    Test number
    148519142348
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass64,817 miles (+9,839)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    64,817 miles
    Test number
    227343141375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,978 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    54,978 miles
    Test number
    103960050307
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail54,978 miles (+7,492)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,978 miles
    Test number
    554010650363
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass47,486 miles (+11,437)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    47,486 miles
    Test number
    734307739353
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass36,049 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    36,049 miles
    Test number
    831629738371
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L7 TCO

Does L7 TCO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L7 TCO expired on 18 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L7 TCO?
The MOT on L7 TCO expired on 18 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L7 TCO done?
L7 TCO was recorded at 134,121 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2023, an average of 6,943 miles a year.
Has L7 TCO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 TCO has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2018.
Has the mileage on L7 TCO 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 TCO find?
L7 TCO passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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