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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc

LS07 BRVMOT history

LS07 BRV is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 May 2007. Its MOT expired on 22 Oct 2024 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 97,202 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2024.

LS07 BRV black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Oct 2024
Mileage
97,202 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2024
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,134 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS07 BRV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
12 May 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS07 BRV was last recorded at 97,202 miles on 21 Oct 2024, 4,883 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,319 miles · 23 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
4,883 miles
Average per year
5,134 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 97,202 miles
  • 2023 – 92,319 miles
  • 2022 – 88,728 miles
  • 2021 – 83,841 miles
  • 2020 – 79,692 miles
  • 2019 – 75,817 miles
  • 2018 – 70,855 miles
  • 2017 – 65,373 miles
  • 2016 – 58,928 miles
  • 2015 – 49,692 miles
  • 2014 – 40,672 miles
  • 2013 – 36,158 miles
  • 2012 – 32,965 miles
  • 2010 – 23,045 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail97,202 miles
  • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  • DangerousOffside Front Top mount failed, damaged and separated .
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
  • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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 Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 12 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail97,202 miles (+4,883)2 dangerous12 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,202 miles
    Test number
    219147635714
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • DangerousOffside Front Top mount failed, damaged and separated .
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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 Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass92,319 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    92,319 miles
    Test number
    978171647983
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail92,311 miles (+3,583)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,311 miles
    Test number
    286024999612
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side 33 (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass88,728 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    88,728 miles
    Test number
    339601899231
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x rear child seats fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s outer sill damaged

  5. Fail88,728 miles (+4,887)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,728 miles
    Test number
    467606031623
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x rear child seats fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s outer sill damaged

  6. Pass83,841 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    83,841 miles
    Test number
    523595491056
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail83,841 miles (+4,149)2 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,841 miles
    Test number
    734665811182
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass79,692 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    79,692 miles
    Test number
    282719713505
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail79,692 miles (+3,875)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,692 miles
    Test number
    666681903472
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass75,817 miles (+4,962)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    75,817 miles
    Test number
    767328453504
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass70,855 miles (+5,482)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    70,855 miles
    Test number
    226137883543
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both nearside and offside rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass65,373 miles (+6,445)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    65,373 miles
    Test number
    112063274679
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass58,928 miles (+9,236)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    58,928 miles
    Test number
    287558223563
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass49,692 miles (+9,020)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    49,692 miles
    Test number
    641303215128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,672 miles (+4,514)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    40,672 miles
    Test number
    376658614413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,158 miles (+3,193)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2014
    Odometer
    36,158 miles
    Test number
    329474013199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass32,965 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    32,965 miles
    Test number
    708472632111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail32,965 miles (+9,920)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,965 miles
    Test number
    329010332137
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  19. Pass23,045 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    23,045 miles
    Test number
    663392430181
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about LS07 BRV

Does LS07 BRV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS07 BRV expired on 22 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS07 BRV?
The MOT on LS07 BRV expired on 22 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS07 BRV done?
LS07 BRV was recorded at 97,202 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2024, an average of 5,134 miles a year.
Has LS07 BRV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS07 BRV has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LS07 BRV 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 LS07 BRV find?
LS07 BRV failed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2024 with 2 dangerous defects, 12 major defects, 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users; offside front top mount failed, damaged and separated .; exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine, and 17 more.

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