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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,000 cc

V7 JANMOT history

V7 JAN is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Nov 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 54,468 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.

V7 JAN black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Nov 2026
Mileage
54,468 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
MOT tests
22
21 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,717 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V7 JAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V7 JAN was last recorded at 54,468 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 724 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,744 miles · 29 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
724 miles
Average per year
1,717 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 54,468 miles
  • 2024 – 53,744 miles
  • 2023 – 53,057 miles
  • 2022 – 52,461 miles
  • 2021 – 51,701 miles
  • 2020 – 51,213 miles
  • 2019 – 50,645 miles
  • 2018 – 49,739 miles
  • 2017 – 48,729 miles
  • 2016 – 47,502 miles
  • 2015 – 45,643 miles
  • 2014 – 45,032 miles
  • 2013 – 42,699 miles
  • 2012 – 41,680 miles
  • 2011 – 37,907 miles
  • 2010 – 35,321 miles
  • 2009 – 32,748 miles
  • 2008 – 29,573 miles
  • 2007 – 26,490 miles
  • 2006 – 23,337 miles
  • 2005 – 20,190 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,468 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

22 tests since 5 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,468 miles (+724)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    54,468 miles
    Test number
    873147004800
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass53,744 miles (+687)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    53,744 miles
    Test number
    716942807277
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass53,057 miles (+596)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    53,057 miles
    Test number
    413031331753
    • AdvisoryFront Both top mount slight play
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass52,461 miles (+760)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    52,461 miles
    Test number
    855407644126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass51,701 miles (+488)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    51,701 miles
    Test number
    350034487125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass51,213 miles (+568)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    51,213 miles
    Test number
    987292968929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass50,645 miles (+906)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    50,645 miles
    Test number
    204186401998
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass49,739 miles (+1,010)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    49,739 miles
    Test number
    802998283658
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass48,729 miles (+1,227)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    48,729 miles
    Test number
    238722250111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass47,502 miles (+1,859)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    47,502 miles
    Test number
    958571932111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass45,643 miles (+611)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    45,643 miles
    Test number
    805509322862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass45,032 miles (+2,333)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    45,032 miles
    Test number
    145858394254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass42,699 miles (+1,019)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    42,699 miles
    Test number
    695613813321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass41,680 miles (+3,773)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    41,680 miles
    Test number
    268621902350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,907 miles (+2,586)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    37,907 miles
    Test number
    455311211360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,321 miles (+2,573)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    35,321 miles
    Test number
    934965400314
    • 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)
    • NoteCheck n/s headlamp bulb fitment
    • NoteCheck tracking

  17. Pass32,748 miles (+3,175)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    32,748 miles
    Test number
    904143009338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,573 miles (+3,083)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    29,573 miles
    Test number
    982464098279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass26,490 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    26,490 miles
    Test number
    604701717380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail26,490 miles (+3,153)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,490 miles
    Test number
    143596907385
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteLow engine oil
    • NoteServ lamp on

  21. Pass23,337 miles (+3,147)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    23,337 miles
    Test number
    724398006357
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass20,190 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    20,190 miles
    Test number
    184739105305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V7 JAN

Does V7 JAN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V7 JAN is valid until 15 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V7 JAN?
The MOT on V7 JAN is valid until 15 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V7 JAN done?
V7 JAN was recorded at 54,468 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 1,717 miles a year.
Has V7 JAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V7 JAN has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2007.
Has the mileage on V7 JAN 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 JAN find?
V7 JAN passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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