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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

T7 HTNMOT history

T7 HTN is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 170,705 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jan 2027
Mileage
170,705 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,818 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T7 HTN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
20 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T7 HTN was last recorded at 170,705 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 11,947 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,758 miles · 6 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
11,947 miles
Average per year
9,818 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 170,705 miles
  • 2024 – 158,758 miles
  • 2023 – 146,003 miles
  • 2022 – 136,813 miles
  • 2021 – 126,379 miles
  • 2020 – 117,152 miles
  • 2019 – 105,231 miles
  • 2018 – 97,460 miles
  • 2017 – 93,562 miles
  • 2016 – 88,993 miles
  • 2015 – 79,205 miles
  • 2014 – 60,515 miles
  • 2012 – 38,913 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,705 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 20 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,705 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    170,705 miles
    Test number
    452351111832
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail170,705 miles (+11,947)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,705 miles
    Test number
    517840413988
    • MajorCentral Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak joining sleeve- 56mm outer pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass158,758 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    158,758 miles
    Test number
    677330153326
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes on front lower arms deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edges 205-55-16w (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  4. Fail158,758 miles (+12,634)1 dangerous10 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,758 miles
    Test number
    108629789574
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes on front lower arms deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edges 205-55-16w (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  5. Pass146,124 miles (+121)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    146,124 miles
    Test number
    926326190860
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heatshield loose

  6. Fail146,003 miles (+9,190)2 dangerous5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,003 miles
    Test number
    456983309317
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 / 55 / 16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi snapped (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heatshield loose

  7. Pass136,813 miles3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    136,813 miles
    Test number
    318622615679
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes on front arms perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail136,813 miles (+10,434)1 dangerous5 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,813 miles
    Test number
    806139592209
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating this is not a warped disc. suspect fault with ABS pump/system (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes on front arms perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass126,379 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    126,379 miles
    Test number
    353258742498
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  10. Fail126,379 miles (+9,227)2 dangerous7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,379 miles
    Test number
    252225592994
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve corroded/snapped (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  11. Pass117,152 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    117,152 miles
    Test number
    644381753034
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail117,152 miles (+11,921)2 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,152 miles
    Test number
    983560752113
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass105,231 miles (+7,771)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    105,231 miles
    Test number
    102530083130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass97,460 miles (+3,898)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    97,460 miles
    Test number
    650928133188
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNsr tyre on 2.00mm

  15. Pass93,562 miles (+4,569)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    93,562 miles
    Test number
    806287056866
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs poor
    • AdvisoryO/s front tyre worn to 3mm 205/55 R16
    • AdvisoryTread starting to crack on both rear tyres

  16. Pass88,993 miles (+9,788)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    88,993 miles
    Test number
    559136024173
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass79,205 miles (+18,690)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    79,205 miles
    Test number
    836661475161
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass60,515 miles (+21,602)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    60,515 miles
    Test number
    905182084180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,913 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    38,913 miles
    Test number
    228072702235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail38,913 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,913 miles
    Test number
    935642102219
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T7 HTN

Does T7 HTN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T7 HTN is valid until 3 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T7 HTN?
The MOT on T7 HTN is valid until 3 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T7 HTN done?
T7 HTN was recorded at 170,705 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 9,818 miles a year.
Has T7 HTN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T7 HTN has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T7 HTN 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 T7 HTN find?
T7 HTN passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side.

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