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White · Petrol · 2016 · 1,984 cc

L7 VHVMOT history

L7 VHV is a white petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 73,957 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

L7 VHV white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
73,957 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,979 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 VHV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
31 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 VHV was last recorded at 73,957 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 6,294 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
67,663 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,294 miles
Average per year
6,979 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,957 miles
  • 2025 – 67,663 miles
  • 2024 – 63,232 miles
  • 2023 – 56,211 miles
  • 2022 – 53,338 miles
  • 2021 – 46,841 miles
  • 2020 – 41,424 miles
  • 2019 – 27,374 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,957 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Under trays fitted full inspection not possible

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

10 tests since 16 Jul 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,957 miles (+6,294)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    73,957 miles
    Test number
    967584997154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass67,663 miles (+4,431)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    67,663 miles
    Test number
    747793308165
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass63,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    63,232 miles
    Test number
    591813609288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail63,232 miles (+7,021)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,232 miles
    Test number
    872422525678
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  5. Pass56,211 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    56,211 miles
    Test number
    185779382776
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  6. Fail56,211 miles (+2,873)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,211 miles
    Test number
    351635966622
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  7. Pass53,338 miles (+6,497)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    53,338 miles
    Test number
    291020164580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass46,841 miles (+5,417)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    46,841 miles
    Test number
    517249639509
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted full inspection not possible
  9. Pass41,424 miles (+14,050)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    41,424 miles
    Test number
    246815003692
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted full inspection not possible
  10. Pass27,374 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    27,374 miles
    Test number
    107534935333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 VHV

Does L7 VHV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 VHV is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 VHV?
The MOT on L7 VHV is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 VHV done?
L7 VHV was recorded at 73,957 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 6,979 miles a year.
Has L7 VHV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 VHV has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on L7 VHV 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 VHV find?
L7 VHV passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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