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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

V7 LWDMOT history

V7 LWD is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 73,041 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

V7 LWD blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
73,041 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,249 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V7 LWD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
12 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V7 LWD was last recorded at 73,041 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 1,711 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Jan 2023: 52,996 miles, lower than 52,998 miles on 23 Jan 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
71,330 miles · 1 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,711 miles
Average per year
4,249 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,041 miles
  • 2025 – 71,330 miles
  • 2024 – 70,562 miles
  • 2023 – 53,405 miles
  • 2021 – 49,132 miles
  • 2020 – 47,515 miles
  • 2019 – 44,017 miles
  • 2018 – 39,817 miles
  • 2017 – 36,450 miles
  • 2016 – 33,032 miles
  • 2015 – 28,784 miles
  • 2014 – 24,925 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,041 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 6 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,041 miles (+1,711)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    73,041 miles
    Test number
    479680069322
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass71,330 miles (+768)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    71,330 miles
    Test number
    471877978631
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass70,562 miles (+17,157)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    70,562 miles
    Test number
    160858246291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass53,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    53,405 miles
    Test number
    801832306380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail53,405 miles (+409)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,405 miles
    Test number
    231834331642
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass52,996 miles (-2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    52,996 miles
    Test number
    419045459126
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail52,998 miles (+3,866)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,998 miles
    Test number
    353735297949
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass49,132 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    49,132 miles
    Test number
    346273777749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail49,130 miles (+1,615)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,130 miles
    Test number
    360044946631
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass47,515 miles (+3,498)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    47,515 miles
    Test number
    903403437856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass44,017 miles (+4,200)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    44,017 miles
    Test number
    520767449600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,817 miles (+3,367)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    39,817 miles
    Test number
    694279130175
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass36,450 miles (+3,418)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    36,450 miles
    Test number
    161022096124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,032 miles (+4,248)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    33,032 miles
    Test number
    895649630103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass28,784 miles (+3,859)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    28,784 miles
    Test number
    837879767909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass24,925 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    24,925 miles
    Test number
    477980114489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V7 LWD

Does V7 LWD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V7 LWD is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V7 LWD?
The MOT on V7 LWD is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V7 LWD done?
V7 LWD was recorded at 73,041 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 4,249 miles a year.
Has V7 LWD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V7 LWD has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2023.
Has the mileage on V7 LWD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Jan 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V7 LWD find?
V7 LWD passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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