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Volkswagen Golf Life TSI

Grey · Petrol · 2021 · 1,498 cc

L7 XPEMOT history

L7 XPE is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf Life TSI first used on 26 Mar 2021. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 4 of 6 MOT tests, with 43,204 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

L7 XPE grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Sept 2027
Mileage
43,204 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
6
4 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,554 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 XPE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf Life TSI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2021
First used
26 Mar 2021
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 XPE was last recorded at 43,204 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 10,773 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
32,431 miles · 11 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
10,773 miles
Average per year
8,554 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 43,204 miles
  • 2025 – 32,431 miles
  • 2024 – 21,213 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,204 miles
  • AdvisoryFront 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))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

6 tests since 12 Feb 2024, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,204 miles (+10,773)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    43,204 miles
    Test number
    781650587302
    • AdvisoryFront 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass32,431 miles (+2,614)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    32,431 miles
    Test number
    162864377736
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass29,817 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    29,817 miles
    Test number
    475195384268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail29,817 miles (+8,604)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,817 miles
    Test number
    851922268861
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass21,213 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    21,213 miles
    Test number
    178440397526
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail21,213 miles1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,213 miles
    Test number
    533721554496
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about L7 XPE

Does L7 XPE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 XPE is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 XPE?
The MOT on L7 XPE is valid until 10 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 XPE done?
L7 XPE was recorded at 43,204 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 8,554 miles a year.
Has L7 XPE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 XPE has failed 2 of its 6 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on L7 XPE 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 XPE find?
L7 XPE passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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