
Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Petrol · 2017 · 1,498 cc
L7 VAXMOT history
L7 VAX is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 2017. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jul 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 78,461 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 78,461 mi
- At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 9
- 8 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 7,768 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L7 VAX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,498 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2017
- First used
- 1 Sept 2017
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L7 VAX was last recorded at 78,461 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 646 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 77,815 miles · 31 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 646 miles
- Average per year
- 7,768 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 78,461 miles
- 2025 – 73,068 miles
- 2024 – 67,627 miles
- 2023 – 51,590 miles
- 2022 – 49,013 miles
- 2021 – 42,470 miles
- 2020 – 32,951 miles
What the latest MOT found
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.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
9 tests since 2 Sept 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass78,461 miles (+646)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 78,461 miles
- Test number
- 148890653282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,815 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 77,815 miles
- Test number
- 621164098094
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail77,815 miles (+4,747)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,815 miles
- Test number
- 817682606226
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass73,068 miles (+5,441)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 73,068 miles
- Test number
- 286804151195
- AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Windscreen
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass67,627 miles (+16,037)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 67,627 miles
- Test number
- 515424798669
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass51,590 miles (+2,577)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 51,590 miles
- Test number
- 710101482613
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,013 miles (+6,543)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 49,013 miles
- Test number
- 580315199173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,470 miles (+9,519)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 42,470 miles
- Test number
- 406583928311
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,951 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 32,951 miles
- Test number
- 647900070151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L7 VAX
- Does L7 VAX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 VAX is valid until 12 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L7 VAX?
- The MOT on L7 VAX is valid until 12 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L7 VAX done?
- L7 VAX was recorded at 78,461 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 7,768 miles a year.
- Has L7 VAX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L7 VAX has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on L7 VAX 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 VAX find?
- L7 VAX passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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