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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,792 cc

T7 YXXMOT history

T7 YXX is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 140,021 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
140,021 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,875 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T7 YXX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T7 YXX was last recorded at 140,021 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 3,378 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,643 miles · 1 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,378 miles
Average per year
4,875 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,021 miles
  • 2025 – 136,643 miles
  • 2024 – 131,879 miles
  • 2023 – 124,277 miles
  • 2022 – 118,777 miles
  • 2021 – 115,272 miles
  • 2020 – 112,300 miles
  • 2019 – 101,717 miles
  • 2018 – 97,539 miles
  • 2017 – 94,635 miles
  • 2016 – 90,702 miles
  • 2015 – 88,670 miles
  • 2014 – 84,687 miles
  • 2013 – 81,244 miles
  • 2012 – 71,452 miles
  • 2011 – 63,852 miles
  • 2010 – 56,977 miles
  • 2008 – 54,741 miles
  • 2007 – 49,585 miles
  • 2006 – 44,236 miles
  • 2005 – 38,858 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,021 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

30 tests since 3 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,021 miles (+3,378)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    140,021 miles
    Test number
    890281311988
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass136,643 miles (+4,764)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    136,643 miles
    Test number
    816363621990
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside corroded

  3. Pass131,879 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    131,879 miles
    Test number
    932782468007
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Fail131,878 miles (+7,601)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,878 miles
    Test number
    834701559992
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass124,277 miles (+5,500)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    124,277 miles
    Test number
    259046911667
    • AdvisoryCATALYST DETERIATING
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass118,777 miles (+3,505)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    118,777 miles
    Test number
    767556177410
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive pas leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Pass115,272 miles (+2,972)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    115,272 miles
    Test number
    833335052664
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass112,300 miles (+10,583)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    112,300 miles
    Test number
    695702663594
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer constant velocity gaiter slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass101,717 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    101,717 miles
    Test number
    201802305184
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail101,717 miles (+176)2 dangerous6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,717 miles
    Test number
    923952506528
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder has no reserve travel and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (e) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail101,541 miles (+4,002)1 dangerous11 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,541 miles
    Test number
    893458115161
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers corroded and worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system heavily corroded at joints

  12. Pass97,539 miles (+2,904)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    97,539 miles
    Test number
    180100453930
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass94,635 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    94,635 miles
    Test number
    920151372505
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail94,635 miles (+3,933)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,635 miles
    Test number
    134090526749
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass90,702 miles (+6)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    90,702 miles
    Test number
    243276789925
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Fail90,696 miles (+2,026)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,696 miles
    Test number
    266133719109
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.414 (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive 265 (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass88,670 miles (+3,983)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    88,670 miles
    Test number
    116365465425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass84,687 miles (+3,443)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    84,687 miles
    Test number
    239949264099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass81,244 miles (+9,792)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    81,244 miles
    Test number
    835864763008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass71,452 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    71,452 miles
    Test number
    169580062498
    • NoteEngine undertray missing allowing inner wheel arches on n/s/f & o/s/f to foul tyres at some point.

  21. Fail71,452 miles (+7,600)1 failure2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,452 miles
    Test number
    695248152031
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteEngine undertray missing allowing inner wheel arches on n/s/f & o/s/f to foul tyres at some point.
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  22. Fail63,852 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,852 miles
    Test number
    119173441072
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  23. Pass63,852 miles (+6,875)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    63,852 miles
    Test number
    148243741464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass56,977 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    56,977 miles
    Test number
    111938760053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail56,977 miles (+2,236)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,977 miles
    Test number
    671263250011
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Pass54,741 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    54,741 miles
    Test number
    121826848341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail54,741 miles (+5,156)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,741 miles
    Test number
    144376348332
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass49,585 miles (+5,349)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    49,585 miles
    Test number
    934248447337
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  29. Pass44,236 miles (+5,378)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    44,236 miles
    Test number
    453215856380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass38,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    38,858 miles
    Test number
    944467005379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T7 YXX

Does T7 YXX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T7 YXX is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T7 YXX?
The MOT on T7 YXX is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T7 YXX done?
T7 YXX was recorded at 140,021 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 4,875 miles a year.
Has T7 YXX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T7 YXX has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on T7 YXX 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 YXX find?
T7 YXX passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped; offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive.

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