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Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,984 cc

S7 AVKMOT history

S7 AVK is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 82,507 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Dec 2025.

S7 AVK silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jan 2027
Mileage
82,507 mi
At MOT on 29 Dec 2025
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,383 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S7 AVK
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 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S7 AVK was last recorded at 82,507 miles on 29 Dec 2025, 5,047 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,460 miles · 27 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,047 miles
Average per year
3,383 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 82,507 miles
  • 2024 – 77,460 miles
  • 2023 – 74,601 miles
  • 2022 – 72,238 miles
  • 2021 – 67,930 miles
  • 2019 – 62,161 miles
  • 2018 – 57,053 miles
  • 2017 – 51,935 miles
  • 2016 – 47,136 miles
  • 2015 – 45,773 miles
  • 2014 – 43,171 miles
  • 2013 – 38,403 miles
  • 2012 – 35,597 miles
  • 2011 – 33,021 miles
  • 2010 – 29,795 miles
  • 2009 – 25,727 miles
  • 2008 – 21,408 miles
  • 2006 – 17,859 miles
  • 2005 – 14,543 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,507 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 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.

  • Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

32 tests since 26 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,507 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    82,507 miles
    Test number
    892139337797
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail82,507 miles (+5,047)1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,507 miles
    Test number
    298388156318
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass77,460 miles (+213)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    77,460 miles
    Test number
    282142878880
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))

  4. Fail77,247 miles (+2,646)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,247 miles
    Test number
    414063362289
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))

  5. Pass74,601 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    74,601 miles
    Test number
    171045357456
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail74,601 miles (+2,363)4 major2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,601 miles
    Test number
    689279539064
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass72,238 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    72,238 miles
    Test number
    924127112009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail72,215 miles (+2,148)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,215 miles
    Test number
    703562144923
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass70,067 miles (+2,137)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    70,067 miles
    Test number
    524870285614
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass67,930 miles (+5,769)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    67,930 miles
    Test number
    319528768234
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass62,161 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    62,161 miles
    Test number
    585508416516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail62,161 miles (+5,108)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,161 miles
    Test number
    548799702296
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass57,053 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    57,053 miles
    Test number
    886661769489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail57,053 miles (+5,118)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,053 miles
    Test number
    877067494675
    • MajorAll position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass51,935 miles (+4,799)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    51,935 miles
    Test number
    992490735651
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  16. Pass47,136 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    47,136 miles
    Test number
    125371396083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail47,135 miles (+1,362)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,135 miles
    Test number
    598653401113
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding ALL DISCS RUSTY (3.7.B.1)

  18. Pass45,773 miles (+2,602)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    45,773 miles
    Test number
    516195497708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass43,171 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    43,171 miles
    Test number
    757543554209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail43,171 miles (+4,768)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,171 miles
    Test number
    898202054239
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  21. Pass38,403 miles (+2,806)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    38,403 miles
    Test number
    426179013171
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  22. Pass35,597 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    35,597 miles
    Test number
    656507002162
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  23. Fail35,597 miles (+2,576)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,597 miles
    Test number
    855497902126
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  24. Fail33,021 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,021 miles
    Test number
    206477071053
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass33,021 miles (+3,226)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    33,021 miles
    Test number
    895297071011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass29,795 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    29,795 miles
    Test number
    894515870007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail29,795 miles (+4,068)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,795 miles
    Test number
    712965070001
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  28. Pass25,727 miles (+4,319)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    25,727 miles
    Test number
    762469279011
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass21,408 miles (+3,549)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    21,408 miles
    Test number
    321850818093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass17,859 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    17,859 miles
    Test number
    440828026455
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  31. Fail17,859 miles (+3,316)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,859 miles
    Test number
    981878226368
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  32. Pass14,543 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    14,543 miles
    Test number
    341270435386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S7 AVK

Does S7 AVK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S7 AVK is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S7 AVK?
The MOT on S7 AVK is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S7 AVK done?
S7 AVK was recorded at 82,507 miles at its MOT on 29 Dec 2025, an average of 3,383 miles a year.
Has S7 AVK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S7 AVK has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on S7 AVK 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 S7 AVK find?
S7 AVK passed its latest MOT on 29 Dec 2025 with 9 advisories: coolant leak; nearside front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount slight play; nearside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively, and 6 more.

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