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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,984 cc

Y7 MKVMOT history

Y7 MKV is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 23 Jan 2024 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 135,444 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2023.

Y7 MKV grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Jan 2024
Mileage
135,444 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2023
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,564 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y7 MKV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y7 MKV was last recorded at 135,444 miles on 24 Jan 2023, 371 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,073 miles · 11 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
371 miles
Average per year
5,564 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 135,444 miles
  • 2022 – 135,073 miles
  • 2021 – 132,084 miles
  • 2020 – 129,321 miles
  • 2019 – 122,574 miles
  • 2018 – 115,696 miles
  • 2017 – 111,625 miles
  • 2015 – 106,301 miles
  • 2013 – 97,327 miles
  • 2012 – 92,177 miles
  • 2011 – 84,659 miles
  • 2010 – 76,799 miles
  • 2009 – 60,813 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,444 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
  • AdvisorySill covers fitted

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 26 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,444 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    135,444 miles
    Test number
    914867775806
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  2. Fail135,444 miles (+371)1 dangerous2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,444 miles
    Test number
    849511491488
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  3. Pass135,073 miles (+2,989)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    135,073 miles
    Test number
    495956381334
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass132,084 miles (+2,763)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    132,084 miles
    Test number
    337074262275
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Pass129,321 miles (+6,747)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    129,321 miles
    Test number
    626615389730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass122,574 miles (+6,878)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    122,574 miles
    Test number
    377855012088
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass115,696 miles (+4,071)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    115,696 miles
    Test number
    639587775335
    • AdvisoryNearside Front side wall slight damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Front side wall cracked slight

  8. Pass111,625 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    111,625 miles
    Test number
    458175756833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail111,618 miles (+5,317)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,618 miles
    Test number
    604666907886
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  10. Pass106,301 miles (+2,532)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    106,301 miles
    Test number
    737962445010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass103,769 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    103,769 miles
    Test number
    105010755091
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Fail103,769 miles (+6,442)5 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,769 miles
    Test number
    598309045023
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres have flat spots and are cracked/perished

  13. Pass97,327 miles (+35)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    97,327 miles
    Test number
    905783953212
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail97,292 miles (+5,115)2 dangerous1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,292 miles
    Test number
    287232653217
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass92,177 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    92,177 miles
    Test number
    786561852271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail92,158 miles (+7,499)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,158 miles
    Test number
    727760152249
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass84,659 miles (+99)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    84,659 miles
    Test number
    166890061100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail84,560 miles (+7,761)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,560 miles
    Test number
    128898951108
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  19. Pass76,799 miles (+15,986)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    76,799 miles
    Test number
    291859290074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass60,813 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    60,813 miles
    Test number
    741078739231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y7 MKV

Does Y7 MKV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y7 MKV expired on 23 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y7 MKV?
The MOT on Y7 MKV expired on 23 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y7 MKV done?
Y7 MKV was recorded at 135,444 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2023, an average of 5,564 miles a year.
Has Y7 MKV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y7 MKV has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on Y7 MKV 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 MKV find?
Y7 MKV passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2023 with 10 advisories: exhaust noisy; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s, and 7 more.

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