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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,984 cc

P7 SBDMOT history

P7 SBD is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 23 of 35 MOT tests, with 128,280 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

P7 SBD silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Mar 2027
Mileage
128,280 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
35
23 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,209 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P7 SBD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P7 SBD was last recorded at 128,280 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 3,216 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,064 miles · 24 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,216 miles
Average per year
5,209 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,280 miles
  • 2025 – 125,064 miles
  • 2024 – 121,607 miles
  • 2023 – 118,259 miles
  • 2022 – 115,175 miles
  • 2021 – 112,019 miles
  • 2020 – 110,505 miles
  • 2019 – 106,646 miles
  • 2018 – 102,221 miles
  • 2017 – 96,699 miles
  • 2016 – 90,376 miles
  • 2015 – 83,769 miles
  • 2014 – 77,329 miles
  • 2013 – 72,751 miles
  • 2012 – 68,644 miles
  • 2011 – 64,218 miles
  • 2010 – 53,915 miles
  • 2009 – 49,459 miles
  • 2008 – 43,743 miles
  • 2007 – 31,626 miles
  • 2006 – 23,841 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,280 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2006–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

Full MOT history

35 tests since 23 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,280 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    128,280 miles
    Test number
    618730455333
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail128,280 miles (+3,216)2 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,280 miles
    Test number
    621553952417
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass125,064 miles (+3,457)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    125,064 miles
    Test number
    569519174429
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass121,607 miles (+3,348)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    121,607 miles
    Test number
    184836973845
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass118,259 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    118,259 miles
    Test number
    605348205357
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail118,258 miles (+3,083)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,258 miles
    Test number
    708001311049
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass115,175 miles (+3,156)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    115,175 miles
    Test number
    279750771508
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass112,019 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    112,019 miles
    Test number
    815179458242
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Fail112,016 miles (+1,511)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,016 miles
    Test number
    469472612243
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass110,505 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    110,505 miles
    Test number
    397768777289
    • AdvisorySlight surface corrosion to rear axle and shocks

  11. Fail110,505 miles (+3,859)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,505 miles
    Test number
    752185343141
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight surface corrosion to rear axle and shocks

  12. Pass106,646 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    106,646 miles
    Test number
    133163911451
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Fail106,646 miles (+4,425)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,646 miles
    Test number
    132910414058
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

  14. Pass102,221 miles (+5,522)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    102,221 miles
    Test number
    587546041543
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass96,699 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    96,699 miles
    Test number
    549621191868
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Fail96,699 miles (+6,323)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,699 miles
    Test number
    382650828626
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass90,376 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    90,376 miles
    Test number
    691109261472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail90,376 miles (+6,607)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,376 miles
    Test number
    375787278101
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass83,769 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    83,769 miles
    Test number
    918607775053
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEml light illuminated indicating a fault

  20. Fail83,769 miles (+6,440)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,769 miles
    Test number
    568877375028
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEml light illuminated indicating a fault

  21. Fail77,329 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,329 miles
    Test number
    218455854008
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass77,329 miles (+4,578)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    77,329 miles
    Test number
    946135954062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass72,751 miles (+4,107)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    72,751 miles
    Test number
    289010703141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass68,644 miles (+4,426)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    68,644 miles
    Test number
    216773732187
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass64,218 miles (+2,244)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    64,218 miles
    Test number
    895263711323
    • 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)

  26. Pass61,974 miles (+8,059)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    61,974 miles
    Test number
    278584941167
    • NoteImpact damage n/s/f

  27. Pass53,915 miles (+4,456)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    53,915 miles
    Test number
    640764620100
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  28. Pass49,459 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    49,459 miles
    Test number
    420442639103
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  29. Fail49,454 miles (+5,711)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,454 miles
    Test number
    501242139148
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  30. Pass43,743 miles (+1,419)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2009
    Odometer
    43,743 miles
    Test number
    162620648146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass42,324 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    42,324 miles
    Test number
    162718158052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteMIDDLE EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN AWAY

  32. Fail42,324 miles (+10,698)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,324 miles
    Test number
    692438258016
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteMIDDLE EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN AWAY

  33. Pass31,626 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    31,626 miles
    Test number
    511571857062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail31,597 miles (+7,756)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,597 miles
    Test number
    593741557033
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  35. Pass23,841 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    23,841 miles
    Test number
    604784656093
    • 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)

Questions about P7 SBD

Does P7 SBD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P7 SBD is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on P7 SBD?
The MOT on P7 SBD is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P7 SBD done?
P7 SBD was recorded at 128,280 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 5,209 miles a year.
Has P7 SBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P7 SBD has failed 12 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on P7 SBD 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 P7 SBD find?
P7 SBD passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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