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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,896 cc

Y7 HFBMOT history

Y7 HFB is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 105,418 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

Y7 HFB grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
105,418 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,333 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y7 HFB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
14 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y7 HFB was last recorded at 105,418 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 11,228 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,190 miles · 26 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
11,228 miles
Average per year
7,333 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,418 miles
  • 2025 – 94,190 miles
  • 2024 – 90,996 miles
  • 2023 – 83,835 miles
  • 2022 – 79,712 miles
  • 2021 – 74,402 miles
  • 2020 – 70,535 miles
  • 2019 – 58,430 miles
  • 2018 – 47,232 miles
  • 2017 – 40,722 miles
  • 2016 – 32,590 miles
  • 2015 – 26,467 miles
  • 2014 – 20,312 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,418 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (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.

  • Advise n/s/f o/s/f o/s/r tyres /condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 7 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,418 miles (+11,228)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    105,418 miles
    Test number
    575658449025
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  2. Pass94,190 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    94,190 miles
    Test number
    210519595924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail94,190 miles (+3,194)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,190 miles
    Test number
    296213571846
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass90,996 miles (+7,161)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    90,996 miles
    Test number
    950614011021
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass83,835 miles (+4,123)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    83,835 miles
    Test number
    316360253966
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Pass79,712 miles (+5,310)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    79,712 miles
    Test number
    762022263064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass74,402 miles (+3,867)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    74,402 miles
    Test number
    369973869934
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass70,535 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    70,535 miles
    Test number
    264039570198
    • AdvisoryAdvise n/s/f o/s/f o/s/r tyres /condition
  9. Fail70,533 miles (+12,103)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,533 miles
    Test number
    924095289572
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise n/s/f o/s/f o/s/r tyres /condition
  10. Pass58,430 miles (+11,198)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    58,430 miles
    Test number
    281742969284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass47,232 miles (+6,510)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    47,232 miles
    Test number
    964957188029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass40,722 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    40,722 miles
    Test number
    500572024858
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  13. Fail40,722 miles (+8,132)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,722 miles
    Test number
    330880186218
    • Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported inter pipe clamp insecure (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  14. Pass32,590 miles (+6,123)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    32,590 miles
    Test number
    348721555093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass26,467 miles (+6,155)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    26,467 miles
    Test number
    309281215409
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  16. Pass20,312 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    20,312 miles
    Test number
    157779714211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y7 HFB

Does Y7 HFB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y7 HFB is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y7 HFB?
The MOT on Y7 HFB is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y7 HFB done?
Y7 HFB was recorded at 105,418 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 7,333 miles a year.
Has Y7 HFB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y7 HFB has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on Y7 HFB 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 HFB find?
Y7 HFB passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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