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Volkswagen Golf

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

S7 AYLMOT history

S7 AYL is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 147,748 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

S7 AYL white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Mar 2027
Mileage
147,748 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,584 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S7 AYL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
6 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S7 AYL was last recorded at 147,748 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 22,029 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,719 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
22,029 miles
Average per year
9,584 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,748 miles
  • 2025 – 125,719 miles
  • 2024 – 104,849 miles
  • 2023 – 83,798 miles
  • 2022 – 60,737 miles
  • 2021 – 58,800 miles
  • 2020 – 57,184 miles
  • 2019 – 54,155 miles
  • 2018 – 51,565 miles
  • 2017 – 48,709 miles
  • 2016 – 45,612 miles
  • 2015 – 42,454 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,748 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 2 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,748 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    147,748 miles
    Test number
    548987666779
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail147,748 miles (+22,029)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,748 miles
    Test number
    730975419713
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass125,719 miles (+169)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    125,719 miles
    Test number
    488763547668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail125,550 miles (+20,701)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,550 miles
    Test number
    939936508637
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f ARB link top and bottom gators split open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f ARB link top gator split open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  5. Pass104,849 miles (+21,051)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    104,849 miles
    Test number
    646497567572
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass83,798 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    83,798 miles
    Test number
    864827032471
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail83,798 miles (+23,061)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,798 miles
    Test number
    409783672390
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass60,737 miles (+1,937)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    60,737 miles
    Test number
    698388311258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass58,800 miles (+1,616)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    58,800 miles
    Test number
    950937342938
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass57,184 miles (+3,029)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    57,184 miles
    Test number
    617374279909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass54,155 miles (+2,590)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    54,155 miles
    Test number
    754769841078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass51,565 miles (+2,856)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    51,565 miles
    Test number
    904968545895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass48,709 miles (+3,097)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    48,709 miles
    Test number
    741825246694
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perishing/splitting
    • AdvisoryOil mist both rear shocks
  14. Pass45,612 miles (+3,158)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    45,612 miles
    Test number
    168689316390
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perishing/splitting
  15. Pass42,454 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    42,454 miles
    Test number
    445401065078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S7 AYL

Does S7 AYL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S7 AYL is valid until 6 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S7 AYL?
The MOT on S7 AYL is valid until 6 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S7 AYL done?
S7 AYL was recorded at 147,748 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 9,584 miles a year.
Has S7 AYL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S7 AYL has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on S7 AYL 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 AYL find?
S7 AYL passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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