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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 1,598 cc

L7 YOTMOT history

L7 YOT is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Mar 2010. Its MOT expired on 8 Aug 2025 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 164,136 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

L7 YOT blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Aug 2025
Mileage
164,136 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2024
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,781 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 YOT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
29 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 YOT was last recorded at 164,136 miles on 24 Jul 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,136 miles · 16 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,781 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 164,136 miles
  • 2023 – 156,157 miles
  • 2022 – 155,147 miles
  • 2021 – 141,352 miles
  • 2020 – 133,420 miles
  • 2019 – 123,548 miles
  • 2017 – 103,445 miles
  • 2016 – 87,750 miles
  • 2015 – 77,180 miles
  • 2014 – 67,826 miles
  • 2013 – 52,812 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,136 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

17 tests since 7 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,136 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    164,136 miles
    Test number
    930913938160
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail164,136 miles (+7,979)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,136 miles
    Test number
    823489936558
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass156,157 miles (+1,010)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    156,157 miles
    Test number
    404483299467
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass155,147 miles (+13,795)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    155,147 miles
    Test number
    835097997898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass141,352 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    141,352 miles
    Test number
    801947534098
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail141,352 miles (+7,932)3 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,352 miles
    Test number
    796501388898
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass133,420 miles (+9,872)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    133,420 miles
    Test number
    144293569553
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass123,548 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    123,548 miles
    Test number
    972554917463
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail123,546 miles (+20,101)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,546 miles
    Test number
    973745956027
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass103,445 miles (+3,404)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    103,445 miles
    Test number
    506438909060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass100,041 miles (+12,291)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    100,041 miles
    Test number
    103150353102
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner tyre worn out of shape
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner tyre worn out of shape

  12. Pass87,750 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    87,750 miles
    Test number
    620297749288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail87,750 miles (+10,570)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,750 miles
    Test number
    308979711326
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  14. Pass77,180 miles (+9,354)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    77,180 miles
    Test number
    626480895091
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass67,826 miles (+10)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    67,826 miles
    Test number
    707612194027
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges

  16. Fail67,816 miles (+15,004)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,816 miles
    Test number
    138200294456
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges

  17. Pass52,812 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    52,812 miles
    Test number
    747296863031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 YOT

Does L7 YOT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L7 YOT expired on 8 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L7 YOT?
The MOT on L7 YOT expired on 8 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L7 YOT done?
L7 YOT was recorded at 164,136 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2024, an average of 9,781 miles a year.
Has L7 YOT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 YOT has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on L7 YOT 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 YOT find?
L7 YOT passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2024 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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