Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc
L7 VCOMOT history
L7 VCO is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 144,205 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 144,205 mi
- At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 6,247 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L7 VCO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 19 Sept 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L7 VCO was last recorded at 144,205 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 7,830 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 136,375 miles · 24 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,830 miles
- Average per year
- 6,247 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 144,205 miles
- 2025 – 136,375 miles
- 2024 – 134,366 miles
- 2023 – 134,345 miles
- 2022 – 126,028 miles
- 2021 – 119,212 miles
- 2020 – 114,733 miles
- 2019 – 111,716 miles
- 2018 – 108,511 miles
- 2017 – 92,380 miles
- 2016 – 88,903 miles
- 2015 – 82,140 miles
- 2014 – 76,304 miles
- 2013 – 67,994 miles
- 2012 – 59,788 miles
- 2011 – 51,066 miles
- 2010 – 48,056 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass144,205 miles
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
25 tests since 15 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass144,205 miles (+7,830)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 144,205 miles
- Test number
- 680540292356
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass136,375 miles (+15)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 136,375 miles
- Test number
- 280606871260
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail136,360 miles (+1,994)1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,360 miles
- Test number
- 682195338601
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass134,366 miles (+21)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 134,366 miles
- Test number
- 157757718596
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail134,345 miles (+8,317)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,345 miles
- Test number
- 826013716569
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on edge no ply or cord showing at time of test (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on edge no ply or cord showing at time of test (5.2.3 (e))
Pass126,028 miles10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 126,028 miles
- Test number
- 145136851756
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Furthest rear on suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Furthest rear on suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail126,027 miles (+6,815)3 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,027 miles
- Test number
- 454374310632
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Spring pan bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Spring pan bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Furthest rear on suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Furthest rear on suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass119,212 miles (+27)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 119,212 miles
- Test number
- 778190151957
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,185 miles (+4,452)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,185 miles
- Test number
- 532228123402
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass114,733 miles (+3,017)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 114,733 miles
- Test number
- 347289431957
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,716 miles (+3,205)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 111,716 miles
- Test number
- 784281596862
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,511 miles (+6,692)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 108,511 miles
- Test number
- 287275616372
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,819 miles (+9,439)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 101,819 miles
- Test number
- 318547303554
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,380 miles (+3,477)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 92,380 miles
- Test number
- 972307161839
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,903 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 88,903 miles
- Test number
- 196518631950
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,895 miles (+6,755)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,895 miles
- Test number
- 212771115630
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass82,140 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 82,140 miles
- Test number
- 265258415437
No defects or advisories recorded.
FailMileage not read1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 116964715163
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass76,304 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 76,304 miles
- Test number
- 889235114182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,301 miles (+8,307)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,301 miles
- Test number
- 356014914164
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Pass67,994 miles (+8,206)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 67,994 miles
- Test number
- 757834913164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,788 miles (+8,722)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 59,788 miles
- Test number
- 906265092034
- NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge
Pass51,066 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 51,066 miles
- Test number
- 295610581085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,066 miles (+3,010)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,066 miles
- Test number
- 817007171057
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass48,056 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 48,056 miles
- Test number
- 892448850240
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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 VCO
- Does L7 VCO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 VCO is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L7 VCO?
- The MOT on L7 VCO is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L7 VCO done?
- L7 VCO was recorded at 144,205 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 6,247 miles a year.
- Has L7 VCO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L7 VCO has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on L7 VCO 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 VCO find?
- L7 VCO passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively; oil leak, but not excessive.
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