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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,984 cc

V1 CHLMOT history

V1 CHL is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 143,843 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

V1 CHL black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Mar 2027
Mileage
143,843 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,296 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V1 CHL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
31 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V1 CHL was last recorded at 143,843 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 6,652 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,191 miles · 20 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,652 miles
Average per year
8,296 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,843 miles
  • 2025 – 137,191 miles
  • 2024 – 125,833 miles
  • 2023 – 118,285 miles
  • 2022 – 110,825 miles
  • 2021 – 99,286 miles
  • 2020 – 90,883 miles
  • 2019 – 80,165 miles
  • 2018 – 69,729 miles
  • 2017 – 65,613 miles
  • 2016 – 57,769 miles
  • 2015 – 56,264 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,843 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear backplate missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

15 tests since 3 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,843 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    143,843 miles
    Test number
    293312733186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail143,841 miles (+6,650)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,841 miles
    Test number
    624956844183
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre light on
  3. Pass137,191 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    137,191 miles
    Test number
    518666545121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear backplate missing
  4. Fail137,184 miles (+11,351)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,184 miles
    Test number
    457676021880
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear backplate missing
  5. Pass125,833 miles (+7,548)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    125,833 miles
    Test number
    512866733173
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass118,285 miles (+7,460)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    118,285 miles
    Test number
    302818442271
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass110,825 miles (+11,539)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    110,825 miles
    Test number
    556621067224
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light In door mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lamp unit slightly condensated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  8. Pass99,286 miles (+8,403)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    99,286 miles
    Test number
    168371965572
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass90,883 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    90,883 miles
    Test number
    232309168170
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  10. Fail90,883 miles (+10,718)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,883 miles
    Test number
    134384163700
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  11. Pass80,165 miles (+10,436)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    80,165 miles
    Test number
    683323710568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass69,729 miles (+4,116)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    69,729 miles
    Test number
    939533190556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass65,613 miles (+7,844)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    65,613 miles
    Test number
    921317832808
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  14. Pass57,769 miles (+1,505)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    57,769 miles
    Test number
    731935206835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass56,264 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    56,264 miles
    Test number
    391220395967
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Questions about V1 CHL

Does V1 CHL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V1 CHL is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V1 CHL?
The MOT on V1 CHL is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V1 CHL done?
V1 CHL was recorded at 143,843 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 8,296 miles a year.
Has V1 CHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V1 CHL has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on V1 CHL 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 V1 CHL find?
V1 CHL passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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