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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc

VA07 YVNMOT history

VA07 YVN is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Jul 2007. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 127,367 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

VA07 YVN red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
127,367 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,270 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VA07 YVN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
30 Jul 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

VA07 YVN was last recorded at 127,367 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,367 miles · 7 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,270 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,367 miles
  • 2024 – 123,659 miles
  • 2023 – 117,414 miles
  • 2022 – 112,074 miles
  • 2021 – 108,386 miles
  • 2019 – 98,298 miles
  • 2018 – 89,623 miles
  • 2017 – 82,517 miles
  • 2016 – 76,031 miles
  • 2015 – 67,621 miles
  • 2014 – 60,107 miles
  • 2013 – 51,344 miles
  • 2012 – 43,990 miles
  • 2011 – 36,489 miles
  • 2010 – 30,119 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,367 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,367 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    127,367 miles
    Test number
    508148191643
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail127,367 miles (+3,708)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,367 miles
    Test number
    386439095333
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass123,659 miles (+3,197)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    123,659 miles
    Test number
    860255858056
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass120,462 miles (+3,048)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    120,462 miles
    Test number
    492600900080
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sill sections corroded

  5. Pass117,414 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    117,414 miles
    Test number
    686736689717
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail117,414 miles (+5,340)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,414 miles
    Test number
    507632962947
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass112,074 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    112,074 miles
    Test number
    838864647831
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Fail112,074 miles (+3,688)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,074 miles
    Test number
    512949330804
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Pass108,386 miles (+10,088)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    108,386 miles
    Test number
    745317404605
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under vehicle

  10. Pass98,298 miles (+25)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    98,298 miles
    Test number
    358627421150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail98,273 miles (+8,650)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,273 miles
    Test number
    436057501270
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock casing corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass89,623 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    89,623 miles
    Test number
    143297463443
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  13. Fail89,622 miles (+7,105)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,622 miles
    Test number
    410539554646
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  14. Pass82,517 miles (+6,486)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    82,517 miles
    Test number
    204537832327
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass76,031 miles (+8,410)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    76,031 miles
    Test number
    923802456663
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  16. Pass67,621 miles (+7,514)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    67,621 miles
    Test number
    985717395091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteSmoke test not carried out, visual check only
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass60,107 miles (+8,763)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    60,107 miles
    Test number
    488812604188
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail51,344 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,344 miles
    Test number
    119896893457
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteNail in NSF tyre

  19. Pass51,344 miles (+7,354)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    51,344 miles
    Test number
    199736693465
    • NoteNail in NSF tyre

  20. Pass43,990 miles (+7,501)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    43,990 miles
    Test number
    519111402121
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass36,489 miles (+6,370)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    36,489 miles
    Test number
    929165901112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,119 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    30,119 miles
    Test number
    302507280155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about VA07 YVN

Does VA07 YVN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VA07 YVN is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on VA07 YVN?
The MOT on VA07 YVN is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has VA07 YVN done?
VA07 YVN was recorded at 127,367 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 6,270 miles a year.
Has VA07 YVN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VA07 YVN has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on VA07 YVN 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 VA07 YVN find?
VA07 YVN passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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