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Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,598 cc

LS07 KPUMOT history

LS07 KPU is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Jun 2007. Its MOT expired on 1 Feb 2024 and it has passed 13 of 23 MOT tests, with 151,039 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2023.

LS07 KPU black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Feb 2024
Mileage
151,039 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2023
MOT tests
23
13 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,926 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS07 KPU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
15 Jun 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS07 KPU was last recorded at 151,039 miles on 2 Feb 2023, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,023 miles · 26 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
7,926 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 151,039 miles
  • 2021 – 140,017 miles
  • 2020 – 138,076 miles
  • 2019 – 136,013 miles
  • 2018 – 133,227 miles
  • 2017 – 130,353 miles
  • 2016 – 126,553 miles
  • 2015 – 122,463 miles
  • 2014 – 110,108 miles
  • 2013 – 100,517 miles
  • 2012 – 85,347 miles
  • 2011 – 65,260 miles
  • 2010 – 50,266 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,039 miles
  • AdvisoryBonnet safety catch seizedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear seat belt missing
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Engine management warning light on

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass151,039 miles (+16)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    151,039 miles
    Test number
    348159725967
    • AdvisoryBonnet safety catch seized
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear seat belt missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail151,023 miles (+11,006)2 dangerous12 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,023 miles
    Test number
    325632555729
    • DangerousCentral Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet safety catch seized
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass140,017 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    140,017 miles
    Test number
    772049864898
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
  4. Fail140,017 miles (+1,941)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,017 miles
    Test number
    688005660058
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
  5. Pass138,076 miles (+8)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    138,076 miles
    Test number
    112398581675
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Fail138,068 miles (+2,055)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,068 miles
    Test number
    934731612475
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass136,013 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    136,013 miles
    Test number
    963010966671
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryAge cracks on front tyres
  8. Fail136,013 miles (+2,786)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,013 miles
    Test number
    371985066964
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryAge cracks on front tyres
  9. Pass133,227 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    133,227 miles
    Test number
    452347313899
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  10. Fail133,226 miles (+2,873)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,226 miles
    Test number
    767160232338
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  11. Pass130,353 miles (+3,800)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    130,353 miles
    Test number
    769287290718
    • AdvisoryEngine management warning light on
  12. Pass126,553 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    126,553 miles
    Test number
    926605108881
    • AdvisoryEngine management warning light on
    • AdvisoryOil Leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  13. Fail126,552 miles (+4,089)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,552 miles
    Test number
    844136805452
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryEngine management warning light on
    • AdvisoryOil Leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  14. Pass122,463 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    122,463 miles
    Test number
    747210125126
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteGearbox oil leak
  15. Fail122,463 miles (+12,355)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,463 miles
    Test number
    838850325129
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteGearbox oil leak
  16. Pass110,108 miles7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    110,108 miles
    Test number
    848760244142
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak
  17. Fail110,104 miles (+9,587)4 failures7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,104 miles
    Test number
    246830444496
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak
  18. Fail100,517 miles2 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,517 miles
    Test number
    286730243409
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
  19. Pass100,517 miles (+15,170)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    100,517 miles
    Test number
    457610643125
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
  20. Pass85,347 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    85,347 miles
    Test number
    219684042152
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
  21. Fail85,347 miles (+20,087)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,347 miles
    Test number
    926593442112
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
  22. Pass65,260 miles (+14,994)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    65,260 miles
    Test number
    365347311106
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteWiper blades streaking screen slighty.screen may need cleaning
  23. Pass50,266 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    50,266 miles
    Test number
    100377630162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS07 KPU

Does LS07 KPU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS07 KPU expired on 1 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS07 KPU?
The MOT on LS07 KPU expired on 1 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS07 KPU done?
LS07 KPU was recorded at 151,039 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2023, an average of 7,926 miles a year.
Has LS07 KPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS07 KPU has failed 10 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LS07 KPU 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 KPU find?
LS07 KPU passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2023 with 6 advisories: bonnet safety catch seized; central rear seat belt missing; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 3 more.

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