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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2007 · 1,598 cc

LX07 VPOMOT history

LX07 VPO is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 75,749 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

LX07 VPO grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jul 2027
Mileage
75,749 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,479 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX07 VPO
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
29 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX07 VPO was last recorded at 75,749 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 9,553 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Jul 2011: 24,780 miles, lower than 195,560 miles on 16 Jul 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
66,196 miles · 4 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
9,553 miles
Average per year
3,479 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,749 miles
  • 2025 – 66,196 miles
  • 2024 – 63,062 miles
  • 2023 – 60,178 miles
  • 2022 – 59,903 miles
  • 2021 – 58,954 miles
  • 2020 – 58,075 miles
  • 2019 – 56,920 miles
  • 2018 – 54,933 miles
  • 2017 – 53,417 miles
  • 2016 – 51,626 miles
  • 2015 – 48,737 miles
  • 2014 – 41,358 miles
  • 2013 – 35,768 miles
  • 2012 – 29,578 miles
  • 2011 – 24,780 miles
  • 2010 – 195,560 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,749 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Nearside Rear tail lamp slight damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass75,749 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    75,749 miles
    Test number
    524358748413
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail75,750 miles (+9,554)4 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,750 miles
    Test number
    170817360214
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass66,196 miles (+3,134)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    66,196 miles
    Test number
    522434267557
    • AdvisoryTail lamp slightly damage

  4. Pass63,062 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    63,062 miles
    Test number
    639950303970
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tail lamp slight damaged

  5. Fail63,054 miles (+2,876)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,054 miles
    Test number
    329463922534
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tail lamp slight damaged

  6. Pass60,178 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    60,178 miles
    Test number
    571045870940
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryInner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test slightly damaged (3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail60,178 miles (+275)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,178 miles
    Test number
    637298669194
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryInner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test slightly damaged (3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass59,903 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    59,903 miles
    Test number
    191376716542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail59,898 miles (+944)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,898 miles
    Test number
    308793895631
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

  10. Pass58,954 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    58,954 miles
    Test number
    929039343239
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail58,954 miles (+879)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,954 miles
    Test number
    771236291734
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass58,075 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    58,075 miles
    Test number
    632068152939
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

  13. Fail58,075 miles (+1,155)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,075 miles
    Test number
    531429134840
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

  14. Pass56,920 miles (+1,987)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    56,920 miles
    Test number
    812938896282
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

  15. Pass54,933 miles (+1,516)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    54,933 miles
    Test number
    279716745154
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  16. Pass53,417 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    53,417 miles
    Test number
    231801810703
    • AdvisoryEngine Management Light Illuminated
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryO/S/R Tyre Perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail53,417 miles (+1,791)3 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,417 miles
    Test number
    241208104143
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine Management Light Illuminated
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryO/S/R Tyre Perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass51,626 miles (+2,889)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    51,626 miles
    Test number
    499635058803
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre parished
    • AdvisoryEml light on.

  19. Pass48,737 miles (+7,379)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    48,737 miles
    Test number
    335963255612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,358 miles (+5,590)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    41,358 miles
    Test number
    389261034482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,768 miles (+6,190)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    35,768 miles
    Test number
    728343603211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,578 miles (+4,798)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    29,578 miles
    Test number
    308741802436
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEML on

  23. Pass24,780 miles (-170,780)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    24,780 miles
    Test number
    787332401205
    • 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)

  24. Pass195,560 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    195,560 miles
    Test number
    694417790188
    • NoteNear side rear side light damaged but dose not affect the out put

  25. Fail19,559 miles (+478)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,559 miles
    Test number
    531557890157
    • FailureNearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNear side rear side light damaged but dose not affect the out put

  26. Fail19,081 miles2 failures1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,081 miles
    Test number
    200662780096
    • FailureFront Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LX07 VPO

Does LX07 VPO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX07 VPO is valid until 5 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX07 VPO?
The MOT on LX07 VPO is valid until 5 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX07 VPO done?
LX07 VPO was recorded at 75,749 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 3,479 miles a year.
Has LX07 VPO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX07 VPO has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LX07 VPO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Jul 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LX07 VPO find?
LX07 VPO passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: front coolant leak; front oil leak, but not excessive.

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