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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 1,598 cc

LA07 RTXMOT history

LA07 RTX is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Aug 2007. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 96,745 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

LA07 RTX silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Nov 2026
Mileage
96,745 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,793 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA07 RTX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
22 Aug 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LA07 RTX was last recorded at 96,745 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 4,949 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,796 miles · 28 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
4,949 miles
Average per year
4,793 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,745 miles
  • 2025 – 91,796 miles
  • 2024 – 85,749 miles
  • 2023 – 77,964 miles
  • 2022 – 71,157 miles
  • 2021 – 65,122 miles
  • 2020 – 54,357 miles
  • 2016 – 52,443 miles
  • 2015 – 46,165 miles
  • 2014 – 40,337 miles
  • 2013 – 35,376 miles
  • 2012 – 31,196 miles
  • 2010 – 19,850 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail96,745 miles
  • MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 23 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail96,745 miles (+4,949)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,745 miles
    Test number
    773351804033
    • MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass91,796 miles (+6,047)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    91,796 miles
    Test number
    575780271981
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Pass85,749 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    85,749 miles
    Test number
    846144383436
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail85,747 miles (+7,783)2 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,747 miles
    Test number
    165678463680
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick OSR-NSR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OSF-NSF (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSR-NSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass77,964 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    77,964 miles
    Test number
    385838234525
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Fail77,964 miles (+6,807)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,964 miles
    Test number
    898831488111
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Pass71,157 miles (+6,035)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    71,157 miles
    Test number
    499853314330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass65,122 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    65,122 miles
    Test number
    131002707151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail65,122 miles (+10,765)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,122 miles
    Test number
    875439951263
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass54,357 miles (+1,914)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    54,357 miles
    Test number
    859508158007
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (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
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass52,443 miles (+6,278)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    52,443 miles
    Test number
    482071172275
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  12. Pass46,165 miles (+5,828)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    46,165 miles
    Test number
    525071415266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass40,337 miles (+4,961)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    40,337 miles
    Test number
    568130314267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass35,376 miles (+4,180)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    35,376 miles
    Test number
    367524183160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,196 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    31,196 miles
    Test number
    938328902288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail31,196 miles (+11,346)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,196 miles
    Test number
    826677002220
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNEAERIDE REAR BRAKE PAD WEOR TO EXCESS

  17. Pass19,850 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    19,850 miles
    Test number
    824655630258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA07 RTX

Does LA07 RTX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA07 RTX is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LA07 RTX?
The MOT on LA07 RTX is valid until 27 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA07 RTX done?
LA07 RTX was recorded at 96,745 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 4,793 miles a year.
Has LA07 RTX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA07 RTX has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LA07 RTX 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 LA07 RTX find?
LA07 RTX failed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with 3 major defects: driver's airbag obviously inoperative; nearside rear road wheel fixing missing; offside side repeater not working.

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