Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc
V7 OVAMOT history
V7 OVA is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 18 Mar 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 115,048 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 18 Mar 2026
- Mileage
- 115,048 mi
- At MOT on 19 Mar 2025
- MOT tests
- 18
- 13 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,212 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V7 OVA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 1 Sept 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 18 Mar 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Mar 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V7 OVA was last recorded at 115,048 miles on 19 Mar 2025, 234 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 114,814 miles · 5 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 234 miles
- Average per year
- 4,212 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 115,048 miles
- 2024 – 114,814 miles
- 2017 – 114,778 miles
- 2015 – 110,987 miles
- 2014 – 103,239 miles
- 2013 – 93,217 miles
- 2012 – 84,006 miles
- 2011 – 76,258 miles
- 2010 – 67,885 miles
- 2009 – 59,582 miles
- 2008 – 51,510 miles
- 2007 – 44,588 miles
- 2006 – 36,927 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass115,048 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnderbody and suspension components have a wide spread of surface corrosion
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2010
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Oil leak bad oil leak from engine
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Engine cover fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
18 tests since 31 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass115,048 miles (+234)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 115,048 miles
- Test number
- 234324754848
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnderbody and suspension components have a wide spread of surface corrosion
Pass114,814 miles (+36)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 114,814 miles
- Test number
- 838137473248
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material back to front (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass114,778 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 114,778 miles
- Test number
- 446061459289
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOil leak bad oil leak from engine
Fail114,776 miles (+3,789)2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,776 miles
- Test number
- 632790585997
- FailureEmissions not tested bad oil leak from engine (7.3.A.1)
- FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOil leak bad oil leak from engine
Pass110,987 miles (+14)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 110,987 miles
- Test number
- 514528564578
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
Fail110,973 miles (+7,734)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,973 miles
- Test number
- 204443632998
- 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)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
Pass103,239 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 103,239 miles
- Test number
- 935059634242
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail103,236 miles (+10,019)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,236 miles
- Test number
- 339699934281
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass93,217 miles (+9,211)4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 93,217 miles
- Test number
- 506897243204
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass84,006 miles (+7,748)5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 84,006 miles
- Test number
- 638379442248
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteOffside outer drive shaft gaiter has grease around it
- NoteRear number plate starting to mark
Pass76,258 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 76,258 miles
- Test number
- 546314241231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,251 miles (+8,366)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,251 miles
- Test number
- 599223341260
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Pass67,885 miles (+8,303)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 67,885 miles
- Test number
- 770871920256
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass59,582 miles (+8,072)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 59,582 miles
- Test number
- 511474449292
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,510 miles (+50)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 51,510 miles
- Test number
- 250619138243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,460 miles (+6,872)1 failure1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,460 miles
- Test number
- 460685738249
- FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Pass44,588 miles (+7,661)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 44,588 miles
- Test number
- 803564947260
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass36,927 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 36,927 miles
- Test number
- 110943646202
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about V7 OVA
- Does V7 OVA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V7 OVA expired on 18 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V7 OVA?
- The MOT on V7 OVA expired on 18 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V7 OVA done?
- V7 OVA was recorded at 115,048 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2025, an average of 4,212 miles a year.
- Has V7 OVA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V7 OVA has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2017.
- Has the mileage on V7 OVA 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 OVA find?
- V7 OVA passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2025 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all at rear; rear brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides; underbody and suspension components have a wide spread of surface corrosion.
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