
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.

- 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
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.
- 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))
Full MOT history
6 tests since 12 Feb 2024, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
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))
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))
Pass29,817 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 29,817 miles
- Test number
- 475195384268
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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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