Volkswagen Golf
White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc
T7 XTJMOT history
T7 XTJ is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 163,391 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 May 2027
- Mileage
- 163,391 mi
- At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 11,727 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T7 XTJ
- 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
- 16 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T7 XTJ was last recorded at 163,391 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 14,406 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 148,985 miles · 25 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 14,406 miles
- Average per year
- 11,727 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 163,391 miles
- 2025 – 148,985 miles
- 2024 – 136,264 miles
- 2023 – 119,502 miles
- 2022 – 99,083 miles
- 2021 – 82,186 miles
- 2020 – 77,135 miles
- 2018 – 75,173 miles
- 2017 – 61,843 miles
- 2016 – 44,779 miles
- 2015 – 32,975 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass163,391 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre out of shape
- AdvisoryEmissions to low to read on smoke meterRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
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.
Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction
Major3 MOTs, 2022–2026
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Emissions to read on smoke meter
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
16 tests since 16 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass163,391 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2027
- Odometer
- 163,391 miles
- Test number
- 296474413480
- MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre out of shape
- AdvisoryEmissions to low to read on smoke meter
Fail163,337 miles (+14,352)1 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,337 miles
- Test number
- 393210574772
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorDriver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre out of shape
- AdvisoryEmissions to low to read on smoke meter
Pass148,985 miles (+12,721)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2026
- Odometer
- 148,985 miles
- Test number
- 128908752882
- MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light DOOR MIRROR (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass136,264 miles (+214)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2025
- Odometer
- 136,264 miles
- Test number
- 728056815798
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryEmissions to read on smoke meter
Fail136,050 miles (+16,548)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,050 miles
- Test number
- 454733072322
- MajorDriver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryEmissions to read on smoke meter
Pass119,502 miles (+70)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2024
- Odometer
- 119,502 miles
- Test number
- 665380552556
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryEmissions to low to read on smoke meter
Fail119,432 miles (+20,349)2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,432 miles
- Test number
- 799142967985
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryEmissions to low to read on smoke meter
Pass99,083 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2023
- Odometer
- 99,083 miles
- Test number
- 576012857818
- AdvisoryEmissions to low to read on smoke meter
- AdvisoryExhaust flexy pipe worn
Fail99,083 miles (+16,897)2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,083 miles
- Test number
- 521826872799
- MajorDriver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEmissions to low to read on smoke meter
- AdvisoryExhaust flexy pipe worn
Pass82,186 miles (+5,051)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2022
- Odometer
- 82,186 miles
- Test number
- 613718059048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,135 miles (+1,962)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2021
- Odometer
- 77,135 miles
- Test number
- 273007330999
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass75,173 miles (+13,330)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 75,173 miles
- Test number
- 907703788890
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,843 miles (+8,336)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 61,843 miles
- Test number
- 312097042639
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,507 miles (+8,728)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 53,507 miles
- Test number
- 199282453540
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer slight cut in tyre wall
Pass44,779 miles (+11,804)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 44,779 miles
- Test number
- 776158044365
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,975 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 32,975 miles
- Test number
- 498775975007
- AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteRecommend ns wiper clears but poor
Questions about T7 XTJ
- Does T7 XTJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T7 XTJ is valid until 4 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T7 XTJ?
- The MOT on T7 XTJ is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T7 XTJ done?
- T7 XTJ was recorded at 163,391 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 11,727 miles a year.
- Has T7 XTJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T7 XTJ has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on T7 XTJ 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 XTJ find?
- T7 XTJ passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre out of shape, and 1 more.
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