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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.

L7 VAX grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
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

Pass78,461 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 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.

  1. Pass78,461 miles (+646)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    78,461 miles
    Test number
    148890653282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. Pass51,590 miles (+2,577)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    51,590 miles
    Test number
    710101482613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass49,013 miles (+6,543)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    49,013 miles
    Test number
    580315199173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass42,470 miles (+9,519)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    42,470 miles
    Test number
    406583928311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. 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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