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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2007 · 1,598 cc

LX07 VPAMOT history

LX07 VPA is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 2 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 49,089 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

LX07 VPA grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 May 2027
Mileage
49,089 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,815 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX07 VPA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
27 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 May 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX07 VPA was last recorded at 49,089 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 958 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,131 miles · 23 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
958 miles
Average per year
1,815 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,089 miles
  • 2025 – 48,131 miles
  • 2024 – 46,311 miles
  • 2023 – 45,177 miles
  • 2021 – 43,329 miles
  • 2020 – 41,123 miles
  • 2019 – 35,187 miles
  • 2017 – 32,660 miles
  • 2016 – 31,259 miles
  • 2015 – 29,805 miles
  • 2014 – 27,778 miles
  • 2013 – 25,710 miles
  • 2012 – 23,673 miles
  • 2011 – 21,936 miles
  • 2010 – 19,703 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,089 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn low

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn low

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front +rear brake discs scored/worn+lipped

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front exhaust down pipe flexi deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link gaiter deteriorated/perished

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass49,089 miles (+958)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2027
    Odometer
    49,089 miles
    Test number
    221959397780
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass48,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2026
    Odometer
    48,131 miles
    Test number
    706125757383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail48,130 miles (+1,819)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,130 miles
    Test number
    571223276568
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass46,311 miles (+1,134)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    46,311 miles
    Test number
    940030147363
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper & Wing dent damaged / scratche
    • AdvisoryRear Bumper dent damaged / scratche

  5. Pass45,177 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2024
    Odometer
    45,177 miles
    Test number
    887145458352
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Fail45,159 miles (+1,830)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,159 miles
    Test number
    355724644170
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass43,329 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    43,329 miles
    Test number
    626344015883
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link gaiter deteriorated/perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront +rear brake discs scored/worn+lipped
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust down pipe flexi deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (rear facing) bushes play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside headlamps lens dull (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn low +tyre tread has a serious deep cracks++tyre perishing (strong advice) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBody work damage to offside front wing+rear bumper

  8. Fail43,329 miles (+2,206)1 dangerous1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,329 miles
    Test number
    635923503796
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link ball joint gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link gaiter deteriorated/perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront +rear brake discs scored/worn+lipped
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust down pipe flexi deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (rear facing) bushes play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside headlamps lens dull (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn low +tyre tread has a serious deep cracks++tyre perishing (strong advice) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBody work damage to offside front wing+rear bumper

  9. Pass41,123 miles (+5,936)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    41,123 miles
    Test number
    111541947542
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front brake discs scored/worn+lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside headlamps lens dull (strong advice) (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBody worn damage to offside front wing

  10. Pass35,187 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    35,187 miles
    Test number
    195624300093
    • 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))

  11. Fail35,187 miles (+2,527)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,187 miles
    Test number
    364326897165
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  12. Pass32,660 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    32,660 miles
    Test number
    267116552247
    • AdvisoryBody work damaged to offside front wing
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre outer side wall perished+has a seriuos cracks

  13. Fail32,660 miles (+1,401)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,660 miles
    Test number
    364698291491
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn+bald from the edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn from the edges +tyre wearing low (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBody work damaged to offside front wing
    • AdvisoryBoot lower pan water trapped in side
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre outer side wall perished+has a seriuos cracks

  14. Pass31,259 miles (+1,454)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    31,259 miles
    Test number
    763476265145
    • AdvisoryBody work damaged to front grill+offside front wing
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing low +tyre treads has a serious cracks
    • AdvisoryUnder tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

  15. Pass29,805 miles (+2,027)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    29,805 miles
    Test number
    525865715235
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBody work damaged to offside front wing
    • NoteBoth front brake discs slightly worn/lipped
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing low

  16. Pass27,778 miles (+2,068)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    27,778 miles
    Test number
    856311194084
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth front brake discs slightly worn/lipped

  17. Pass25,710 miles (+2,037)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    25,710 miles
    Test number
    585556513137
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  18. Pass23,673 miles (+1,737)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    23,673 miles
    Test number
    745792122177
    • NoteNearside rear light condensation.

  19. Pass21,936 miles (+2,233)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    21,936 miles
    Test number
    777605941097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass19,703 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    19,703 miles
    Test number
    142368440419
    • NotePVC undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

Questions about LX07 VPA

Does LX07 VPA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX07 VPA is valid until 2 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX07 VPA?
The MOT on LX07 VPA is valid until 2 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX07 VPA done?
LX07 VPA was recorded at 49,089 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 1,815 miles a year.
Has LX07 VPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX07 VPA has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LX07 VPA 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 LX07 VPA find?
LX07 VPA passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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