Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2006 · 2,000 cc
V7 VKEMOT history
V7 VKE is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Apr 2006. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 184,781 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 184,781 mi
- At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 19 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 8,472 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V7 VKE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,000 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 28 Apr 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V7 VKE was last recorded at 184,781 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 4,853 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 179,928 miles · 27 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,853 miles
- Average per year
- 8,472 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 184,781 miles
- 2025 – 179,928 miles
- 2024 – 172,719 miles
- 2023 – 167,397 miles
- 2022 – 160,912 miles
- 2021 – 150,143 miles
- 2020 – 143,953 miles
- 2019 – 133,301 miles
- 2018 – 123,648 miles
- 2017 – 110,137 miles
- 2016 – 97,384 miles
- 2015 – 88,309 miles
- 2014 – 84,890 miles
- 2013 – 73,346 miles
- 2012 – 62,090 miles
- 2011 – 57,084 miles
- 2010 – 48,709 miles
- 2009 – 38,111 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass184,781 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Full MOT history
22 tests since 14 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass184,781 miles (+4,853)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 184,781 miles
- Test number
- 648365673705
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass179,928 miles (+7,209)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2026
- Odometer
- 179,928 miles
- Test number
- 241838986065
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass172,719 miles (+5,322)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2025
- Odometer
- 172,719 miles
- Test number
- 353242351105
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass167,397 miles (+6,485)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2024
- Odometer
- 167,397 miles
- Test number
- 276685935003
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass160,912 miles (+10,769)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2023
- Odometer
- 160,912 miles
- Test number
- 813228669278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass150,143 miles (+6,190)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2022
- Odometer
- 150,143 miles
- Test number
- 759677658073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass143,953 miles (+10,652)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2021
- Odometer
- 143,953 miles
- Test number
- 201547427017
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Pass133,301 miles (+9,653)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2020
- Odometer
- 133,301 miles
- Test number
- 440705692973
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,648 miles (+13,511)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2019
- Odometer
- 123,648 miles
- Test number
- 837405774391
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,137 miles (+12,753)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2018
- Odometer
- 110,137 miles
- Test number
- 315884897913
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
Pass97,384 miles (+9,075)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2017
- Odometer
- 97,384 miles
- Test number
- 408954168830
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,309 miles (+3,419)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2016
- Odometer
- 88,309 miles
- Test number
- 376211235143
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass84,890 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2015
- Odometer
- 84,890 miles
- Test number
- 856136544136
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Fail84,890 miles (+1,446)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,890 miles
- Test number
- 985136244169
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass83,444 miles (+64)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 83,444 miles
- Test number
- 106737584056
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteRighr hand rear tyre worn smooth on inside edge
Fail83,380 miles (+10,034)3 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,380 miles
- Test number
- 388645284046
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteRighr hand rear tyre worn smooth on inside edge
Pass73,346 miles (+11,256)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 73,346 miles
- Test number
- 109684683005
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,090 miles (+5,006)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 62,090 miles
- Test number
- 816446022012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,084 miles (+8,375)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 57,084 miles
- Test number
- 765877911126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,709 miles (+10,598)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 48,709 miles
- Test number
- 244190910194
- AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass38,111 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 38,111 miles
- Test number
- 113657909122
- AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Fail38,111 miles1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,111 miles
- Test number
- 880884509134
- FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Questions about V7 VKE
- Does V7 VKE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V7 VKE is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V7 VKE?
- The MOT on V7 VKE is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V7 VKE done?
- V7 VKE was recorded at 184,781 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 8,472 miles a year.
- Has V7 VKE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V7 VKE has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2014.
- Has the mileage on V7 VKE 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 VKE find?
- V7 VKE passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edge; vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.
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