Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc
LS07 XALMOT history
LS07 XAL is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Jun 2007. Its MOT expired on 6 Sept 2024 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 171,048 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Aug 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Sept 2024
- Mileage
- 171,048 mi
- At MOT on 9 Aug 2023
- MOT tests
- 21
- 15 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 12,158 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS07 XAL
- 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
- 25 Jun 2007
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Sept 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Aug 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS07 XAL was last recorded at 171,048 miles on 9 Aug 2023, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 18 Aug 2016: 62,081 miles, lower than 87,745 miles on 14 Jun 2016.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 171,044 miles · 2 Aug 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 12,158 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 171,048 miles
- 2022 – 163,937 miles
- 2021 – 155,753 miles
- 2020 – 144,103 miles
- 2019 – 128,476 miles
- 2018 – 117,443 miles
- 2017 – 104,256 miles
- 2016 – 62,632 miles
- 2015 – 71,726 miles
- 2014 – 54,237 miles
- 2013 – 38,431 miles
- 2012 – 23,857 miles
- 2011 – 15,373 miles
- 2010 – 11,465 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass171,048 miles
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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.
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
21 tests since 24 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass171,048 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 171,048 miles
- Test number
- 136250116548
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Fail171,044 miles (+7,107)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,044 miles
- Test number
- 994420945879
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisorySteering warning light on
Pass163,937 miles2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 163,937 miles
- Test number
- 161305222561
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc has got hot. pads are lower than on other side. not sticking at time of test (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail163,936 miles (+8,183)1 major4 repaired2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,936 miles
- Test number
- 253281126321
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
- Repaired at testElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc has got hot. pads are lower than on other side. not sticking at time of test (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass155,753 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 155,753 miles
- Test number
- 482413412843
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail155,753 miles (+11,650)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,753 miles
- Test number
- 833103401195
- MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass144,103 miles (+15,627)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 144,103 miles
- Test number
- 386542308074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,476 miles (+11,033)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 128,476 miles
- Test number
- 268016656789
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryVehicle heavily modified
Pass117,443 miles (+13,187)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 117,443 miles
- Test number
- 552228462332
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass104,256 miles (+41,624)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 104,256 miles
- Test number
- 813925834740
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass62,632 miles (+551)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 62,632 miles
- Test number
- 790890438671
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,081 miles (-25,664)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,081 miles
- Test number
- 573540018849
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass87,745 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 87,745 miles
- Test number
- 690335414142
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryMinor chips on front windscreen
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (3.5.1i)
Fail87,745 miles (+16,019)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,745 miles
- Test number
- 431377285758
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working 382 bulb (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryMinor chips on front windscreen
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (3.5.1i)
Pass71,726 miles (+441)5 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 71,726 miles
- Test number
- 759668245109
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges.205/55r16
- NoteFront wipers smearing slightly
- NoteNearside rear tyre has slightly damaged on outer side wall
Fail71,285 miles (+17,048)1 failure5 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,285 miles
- Test number
- 328439235119
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges.205/55r16
- NoteFront wipers smearing slightly
- NoteNearside rear tyre has slightly damaged on outer side wall
Pass54,237 miles (+15,806)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 54,237 miles
- Test number
- 507431254126
- 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)
- NoteBoth rear 205/55 16 tyres wearing low 3-4mm with uneven wear to inner edges
- NoteOil leak
Pass38,431 miles (+14,574)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 38,431 miles
- Test number
- 758675373186
- NoteRear tyres starting to crack
Pass23,857 miles (+8,484)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 23,857 miles
- Test number
- 998271572170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,373 miles (+3,908)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 15,373 miles
- Test number
- 397107541146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,465 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 11,465 miles
- Test number
- 122545170144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS07 XAL
- Does LS07 XAL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS07 XAL expired on 6 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS07 XAL?
- The MOT on LS07 XAL expired on 6 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS07 XAL done?
- LS07 XAL was recorded at 171,048 miles at its MOT on 9 Aug 2023, an average of 12,158 miles a year.
- Has LS07 XAL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS07 XAL has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Aug 2023.
- Has the mileage on LS07 XAL ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Aug 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LS07 XAL find?
- LS07 XAL passed its latest MOT on 9 Aug 2023 with 1 advisory: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output.
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