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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2007 · 1,598 cc

LX07 ZPJMOT history

LX07 ZPJ is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 115,647 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

LX07 ZPJ grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jan 2027
Mileage
115,647 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,097 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX07 ZPJ
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
17 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX07 ZPJ was last recorded at 115,647 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 5,687 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,960 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,687 miles
Average per year
6,097 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,647 miles
  • 2025 – 109,960 miles
  • 2024 – 103,500 miles
  • 2023 – 93,175 miles
  • 2022 – 88,533 miles
  • 2020 – 80,081 miles
  • 2019 – 68,391 miles
  • 2018 – 62,110 miles
  • 2017 – 59,112 miles
  • 2016 – 52,913 miles
  • 2015 – 43,263 miles
  • 2014 – 40,348 miles
  • 2013 – 36,757 miles
  • 2012 – 32,034 miles
  • 2011 – 28,780 miles
  • 2010 – 18,823 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,647 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Gearbox mounting defective
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,647 miles (+5,687)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    115,647 miles
    Test number
    339391590635
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass109,960 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    109,960 miles
    Test number
    424998113113
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail109,960 miles (+6,460)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,960 miles
    Test number
    541749594066
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass103,500 miles (+10,325)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    103,500 miles
    Test number
    273124653960
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass93,175 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    93,175 miles
    Test number
    278965884612
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail93,175 miles (+4,642)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,175 miles
    Test number
    852167032453
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass88,533 miles (+51)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    88,533 miles
    Test number
    152394803834
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail88,482 miles (+8,401)11 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,482 miles
    Test number
    732879613723
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass80,081 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    80,081 miles
    Test number
    101643491610
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail80,081 miles (+11,690)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,081 miles
    Test number
    749638826056
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • 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 Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass68,391 miles (+6,281)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    68,391 miles
    Test number
    521719507067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass62,110 miles (+2,998)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    62,110 miles
    Test number
    947277181631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,112 miles (+6,199)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    59,112 miles
    Test number
    748626576384
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass52,913 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    52,913 miles
    Test number
    513704781785
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

  15. Fail52,913 miles (+9,650)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,913 miles
    Test number
    572384796346
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

  16. Pass43,263 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    43,263 miles
    Test number
    506516805035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail43,263 miles (+2,915)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,263 miles
    Test number
    927616105025
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  18. Pass40,348 miles (+3,591)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    40,348 miles
    Test number
    265370294017
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass36,757 miles (+4,723)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    36,757 miles
    Test number
    909844773065
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass32,034 miles (+3,254)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    32,034 miles
    Test number
    567227682063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,780 miles (+9,957)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    28,780 miles
    Test number
    466219481014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,823 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    18,823 miles
    Test number
    533295260005
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LX07 ZPJ

Does LX07 ZPJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX07 ZPJ is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX07 ZPJ?
The MOT on LX07 ZPJ is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX07 ZPJ done?
LX07 ZPJ was recorded at 115,647 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 6,097 miles a year.
Has LX07 ZPJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX07 ZPJ has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LX07 ZPJ 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 ZPJ find?
LX07 ZPJ passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front lower gearbox mounting defective; nearside front upper gearbox mounting defective, and 3 more.

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