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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

Y7 FONMOT history

Y7 FON is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Jun 2012. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 127,308 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2025.

Y7 FON grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Oct 2026
Mileage
127,308 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2025
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,652 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y7 FON
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y7 FON was last recorded at 127,308 miles on 9 Oct 2025, 5,122 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,186 miles · 22 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
5,122 miles
Average per year
8,652 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 127,308 miles
  • 2024 – 122,186 miles
  • 2023 – 115,755 miles
  • 2022 – 106,074 miles
  • 2021 – 100,079 miles
  • 2020 – 97,479 miles
  • 2019 – 94,318 miles
  • 2018 – 91,152 miles
  • 2017 – 75,411 miles
  • 2016 – 58,910 miles
  • 2015 – 38,119 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,308 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Emissions tested to low to register

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

13 tests since 19 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,308 miles (+5,122)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    127,308 miles
    Test number
    991798071454
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass122,186 miles (+6,431)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    122,186 miles
    Test number
    682586544367
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  3. Pass115,755 miles (+9,681)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    115,755 miles
    Test number
    289163892376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass106,074 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    106,074 miles
    Test number
    470437624012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail106,072 miles (+5,993)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,072 miles
    Test number
    535374832569
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass100,079 miles (+2,600)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    100,079 miles
    Test number
    446194088055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass97,479 miles (+3,161)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    97,479 miles
    Test number
    875012500048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre uneven
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre uneven
  8. Pass94,318 miles (+3,166)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    94,318 miles
    Test number
    964318058004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass91,152 miles (+120)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    91,152 miles
    Test number
    911751549497
    • AdvisoryEmissions tested to low to register
  10. Fail91,032 miles (+15,621)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,032 miles
    Test number
    657091554372
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEmissions tested to low to register
  11. Pass75,411 miles (+16,501)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    75,411 miles
    Test number
    209377376716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass58,910 miles (+20,791)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    58,910 miles
    Test number
    861870332820
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass38,119 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    38,119 miles
    Test number
    468750675103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y7 FON

Does Y7 FON currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y7 FON expired on 21 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y7 FON?
The MOT on Y7 FON expired on 21 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y7 FON done?
Y7 FON was recorded at 127,308 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2025, an average of 8,652 miles a year.
Has Y7 FON ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y7 FON has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on Y7 FON 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 Y7 FON find?
Y7 FON passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2025 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 5 more.

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