Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc
L7 UYTMOT history
L7 UYT is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 136,447 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 136,447 mi
- At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 5,559 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L7 UYT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 22 Mar 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L7 UYT was last recorded at 136,447 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 6,477 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 129,970 miles · 2 Oct 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 6,477 miles
- Average per year
- 5,559 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 136,447 miles
- 2023 – 129,970 miles
- 2021 – 128,517 miles
- 2020 – 125,385 miles
- 2019 – 121,944 miles
- 2018 – 115,524 miles
- 2017 – 107,695 miles
- 2016 – 98,894 miles
- 2015 – 89,874 miles
- 2014 – 85,087 miles
- 2013 – 80,075 miles
- 2012 – 75,953 miles
- 2011 – 70,892 miles
- 2010 – 66,602 miles
- 2009 – 62,823 miles
- 2008 – 50,068 miles
- 2007 – 36,924 miles
- 2006 – 24,926 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass136,447 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Central Exhaust mounting defective
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leak on cat
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
25 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass136,447 miles (+6,477)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 136,447 miles
- Test number
- 870854275242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,970 miles (+1,453)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 129,970 miles
- Test number
- 784433744763
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail128,517 miles (+3,132)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,517 miles
- Test number
- 540886151987
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.052 (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorFront Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back, at rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back, at rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass125,385 miles (+87)16 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 125,385 miles
- Test number
- 817236005017
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leak on cat (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bump stop perished and split (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisorySlight play in steering wheel
Fail125,298 miles (+3,354)1 dangerous2 major1 minor17 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,298 miles
- Test number
- 734716335805
- DangerousNearside Front Macpherson strut modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components N/S shock absorber in contact with the tyre (5.3.3 (c) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leak on cat (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bump stop perished and split (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisorySlight play in steering wheel
Pass121,944 miles (+50)12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 121,944 miles
- Test number
- 942107436383
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear clamp (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryWindscreen cracked NOT in swept area
Fail121,894 miles (+6,370)3 major13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,894 miles
- Test number
- 413807488315
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear clamp (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryWindscreen cracked NOT in swept area
Pass115,524 miles (+7,829)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 115,524 miles
- Test number
- 711774520950
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has a cut in outer sidewall
Pass107,695 miles (+8,801)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 107,695 miles
- Test number
- 544073059126
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass98,894 miles (+9,020)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 98,894 miles
- Test number
- 721510423429
- AdvisoryN/s front tyre has 2 cuts in outer sidewall
Pass89,874 miles (+4,787)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 89,874 miles
- Test number
- 617914485096
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
Pass85,087 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 85,087 miles
- Test number
- 177823464424
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,087 miles (+5,012)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,087 miles
- Test number
- 796543564025
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass80,075 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 80,075 miles
- Test number
- 865600063044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,075 miles (+4,122)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,075 miles
- Test number
- 875090163052
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass75,953 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 75,953 miles
- Test number
- 489695762020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,953 miles (+5,061)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,953 miles
- Test number
- 265515962016
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass70,892 miles (+4,290)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 70,892 miles
- Test number
- 146414471466
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,602 miles (+3,779)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 66,602 miles
- Test number
- 331604670071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,823 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 62,823 miles
- Test number
- 671120679096
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteFront wipers smear slightly
Fail62,823 miles (+12,755)1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,823 miles
- Test number
- 854179969073
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteFront wipers smear slightly
Pass50,068 miles (+13,144)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 50,068 miles
- Test number
- 194263068038
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Pass36,924 miles (+11,998)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 36,924 miles
- Test number
- 640883077076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,926 miles (+122)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 24,926 miles
- Test number
- 192710886431
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail24,804 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,804 miles
- Test number
- 221685076054
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Questions about L7 UYT
- Does L7 UYT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 UYT is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L7 UYT?
- The MOT on L7 UYT is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L7 UYT done?
- L7 UYT was recorded at 136,447 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 5,559 miles a year.
- Has L7 UYT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L7 UYT has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2021.
- Has the mileage on L7 UYT 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 UYT find?
- L7 UYT passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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