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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,781 cc

V7 DEGMOT history

V7 DEG is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Nov 2002. Its MOT expired on 11 Apr 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 121,236 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Apr 2025.

V7 DEG red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Apr 2026
Mileage
121,236 mi
At MOT on 12 Apr 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,111 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V7 DEG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V7 DEG was last recorded at 121,236 miles on 12 Apr 2025, 34 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,202 miles · 7 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
34 miles
Average per year
5,111 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 121,236 miles
  • 2023 – 120,034 miles
  • 2021 – 118,762 miles
  • 2020 – 116,001 miles
  • 2018 – 107,777 miles
  • 2017 – 98,578 miles
  • 2016 – 97,996 miles
  • 2014 – 96,277 miles
  • 2013 – 87,047 miles
  • 2011 – 75,334 miles
  • 2010 – 64,278 miles
  • 2009 – 56,302 miles
  • 2008 – 47,992 miles
  • 2007 – 37,593 miles
  • 2006 – 29,072 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,236 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,236 miles (+34)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    121,236 miles
    Test number
    785343022653
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail121,202 miles (+1,168)5 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,202 miles
    Test number
    281928613040
    • MajorEmissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass120,034 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    120,034 miles
    Test number
    171927087068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail120,000 miles (+1,238)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,000 miles
    Test number
    244432519657
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  5. Pass118,762 miles (+22)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    118,762 miles
    Test number
    310908783694
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Fail118,740 miles (+2,739)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,740 miles
    Test number
    246939803828
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  7. Pass116,001 miles (+8,224)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    116,001 miles
    Test number
    193602570195
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass107,777 miles (+8)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    107,777 miles
    Test number
    476597082392
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (both) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail107,769 miles (+9,191)8 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,769 miles
    Test number
    755548889382
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (both) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass98,578 miles (+14)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    98,578 miles
    Test number
    823289333012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel tank support straps corroded

  11. Fail98,564 miles (+568)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,564 miles
    Test number
    381064018883
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front 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 Rear Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel tank support straps corroded

  12. Pass97,996 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    97,996 miles
    Test number
    816367212033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail97,996 miles (+1,719)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,996 miles
    Test number
    910952860813
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

  14. Pass96,277 miles (+9,230)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    96,277 miles
    Test number
    486099644044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass87,047 miles (+11,713)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    87,047 miles
    Test number
    317684443075
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass75,334 miles (+11,056)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    75,334 miles
    Test number
    228891941325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass64,278 miles (+7,976)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    64,278 miles
    Test number
    420084250454
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass56,302 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    56,302 miles
    Test number
    802407739356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail56,302 miles (+8,310)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,302 miles
    Test number
    890637839377
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass47,992 miles (+10,399)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    47,992 miles
    Test number
    952761088204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass37,593 miles (+8,521)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    37,593 miles
    Test number
    272069867238
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Pass29,072 miles (+4,786)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    29,072 miles
    Test number
    941060876256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,286 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    24,286 miles
    Test number
    262994016405
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V7 DEG

Does V7 DEG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V7 DEG expired on 11 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V7 DEG?
The MOT on V7 DEG expired on 11 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V7 DEG done?
V7 DEG was recorded at 121,236 miles at its MOT on 12 Apr 2025, an average of 5,111 miles a year.
Has V7 DEG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V7 DEG has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on V7 DEG 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 V7 DEG find?
V7 DEG passed its latest MOT on 12 Apr 2025 with 4 advisories: exhaust noisy; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 1 more.

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