BEN7H - VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
MOT: ValidGB
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 17 MOT tests
The vehicle is a 2010 Volkswagen Golf, registration BEN7H, first registered in October 2010. It has a black exterior and is powered by a 1598cc diesel engine, emitting approximately 119 g CO2 per km. The car is currently taxed and has a valid MOT until 24 December 2024, with the next due in December 2025. The latest recorded mileage is 106,179 miles. The MOT test noted advisories regarding worn suspension arm pins or bushes on both front sides, though these do not currently cause excessive movement. No other mechanical issues or safety concerns are indicated.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
17
Passed Tests
13
Failed Tests
4
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 24 December 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 106,179 mi
Expires: 23 December 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed - 18 December 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 106,179 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 28 November 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 103,052 mi
Expires: 23 December 2024
Failed - 28 November 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 103,052 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Passed - 20 December 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 99,646 mi
Expires: 23 December 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Failed - 01 December 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 95,362 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear tyre has slight cuts to tread area.
Passed - 01 December 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 95,363 mi
Expires: 23 December 2022
Failed - 27 November 2020 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 92,411 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Passed - 27 November 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 92,411 mi
Expires: 23 December 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Passed - 25 November 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 89,223 mi
Expires: 23 December 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Rear rear brake discs marked
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 19 December 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 86,282 mi
Expires: 23 December 2019
Passed - 18 December 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 80,295 mi
Expires: 23 December 2018
Passed - 06 December 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 72,186 mi
Expires: 23 December 2017
Passed - 09 December 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 63,716 mi
Expires: 23 December 2016
Passed - 18 December 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 56,229 mi
Expires: 23 December 2015
Passed - 24 December 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 48,564 mi
Expires: 23 December 2014
Passed - 11 September 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 45,064 mi
Expires: 10 September 2014
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for BEN7H?
The MOT expires on 23 December 2025.
What is the tax status of BEN7H?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 December 2025.
What are the specifications of BEN7H?
This is a 2010 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF in Black. It runs on Diesel with a 1598cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of BEN7H?
This vehicle produces 119 g/km of CO2 emissions.