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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

L7 YNFMOT history

L7 YNF is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 94,428 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

L7 YNF red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
94,428 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,653 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 YNF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
9 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 YNF was last recorded at 94,428 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 29 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,399 miles · 15 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
29 miles
Average per year
4,653 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 94,428 miles
  • 2024 – 91,927 miles
  • 2023 – 76,935 miles
  • 2022 – 63,754 miles
  • 2021 – 59,727 miles
  • 2020 – 56,316 miles
  • 2019 – 54,145 miles
  • 2018 – 53,313 miles
  • 2017 – 52,265 miles
  • 2016 – 48,501 miles
  • 2015 – 44,207 miles
  • 2014 – 39,593 miles
  • 2013 – 35,063 miles
  • 2012 – 32,345 miles
  • 2011 – 29,068 miles
  • 2010 – 21,906 miles
  • 2009 – 17,285 miles
  • 2008 – 14,807 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,428 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside side repeater lens crackedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,428 miles (+29)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    94,428 miles
    Test number
    942920943228
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside side repeater lens cracked

  2. Fail94,399 miles (+2,472)1 dangerous9 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,399 miles
    Test number
    879286643797
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing corroded with sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside side repeater lens cracked

  3. Pass91,927 miles (+14,992)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    91,927 miles
    Test number
    445832951225
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass76,935 miles (+13,181)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    76,935 miles
    Test number
    442610936601
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass63,754 miles (+4,027)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    63,754 miles
    Test number
    831143073433
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside partk brake low test limits just met
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass59,727 miles (+3,411)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    59,727 miles
    Test number
    532076493872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass56,316 miles (+2,171)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    56,316 miles
    Test number
    105810554795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass54,145 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    54,145 miles
    Test number
    341324812877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail54,136 miles (+823)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,136 miles
    Test number
    959577773751
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass53,313 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    53,313 miles
    Test number
    279111627282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail53,312 miles (+1,047)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,312 miles
    Test number
    482906727834
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake back plate deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet safety catch seized

  12. Pass52,265 miles (+3,764)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    52,265 miles
    Test number
    396303648729
    • AdvisoryFront Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass48,501 miles (+4,294)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    48,501 miles
    Test number
    235650506822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass44,207 miles (+4,614)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    44,207 miles
    Test number
    158481918823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass39,593 miles (+4,530)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    39,593 miles
    Test number
    227068104321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,063 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    35,063 miles
    Test number
    549755013386
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • NoteAirbag warning light on
    • NoteESP warning lamp on

  17. Fail35,063 miles (+2,718)4 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,063 miles
    Test number
    427312713390
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAirbag warning light on
    • NoteESP warning lamp on

  18. Pass32,345 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    32,345 miles
    Test number
    656820512319
    • NoteAirbag warning light on
    • NoteEsp warning light on

  19. Fail32,345 miles (+3,277)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,345 miles
    Test number
    257470312302
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • NoteAirbag warning light on
    • NoteEsp warning light on

  20. Pass29,068 miles (+7,162)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    29,068 miles
    Test number
    119633511361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass21,906 miles (+4,621)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    21,906 miles
    Test number
    100923610350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,285 miles (+2,478)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    17,285 miles
    Test number
    393445619314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass14,807 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    14,807 miles
    Test number
    873521518383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 YNF

Does L7 YNF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 YNF is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L7 YNF?
The MOT on L7 YNF is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 YNF done?
L7 YNF was recorded at 94,428 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 4,653 miles a year.
Has L7 YNF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 YNF has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L7 YNF 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 YNF find?
L7 YNF passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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