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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2014 · 1,395 cc

2397 VUMOT history

2397 VU is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 74,141 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

2397 VU black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
74,141 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,979 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
2397 VU
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,395 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
4 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

2397 VU was last recorded at 74,141 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 101 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,040 miles · 23 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
101 miles
Average per year
4,979 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,141 miles
  • 2025 – 68,696 miles
  • 2024 – 63,364 miles
  • 2023 – 57,382 miles
  • 2022 – 52,275 miles
  • 2021 – 47,714 miles
  • 2020 – 44,356 miles
  • 2019 – 40,310 miles
  • 2018 – 34,355 miles
  • 2017 – 29,114 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,141 miles
  • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 3 or 4 LED's inop - attention required (4.3.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal has splits - still functions but replacement advisedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOnly 1 horn works (car fitted with dual tone horns)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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

13 tests since 15 Jul 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,141 miles (+101)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    74,141 miles
    Test number
    399341977365
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 3 or 4 LED's inop - attention required (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal has splits - still functions but replacement advised
    • AdvisoryOnly 1 horn works (car fitted with dual tone horns)

  2. Fail74,040 miles (+5,344)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,040 miles
    Test number
    102896270706
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 3 or 4 LED's inop - attention required (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal has splits - still functions but replacement advised
    • AdvisoryOnly 1 horn works (car fitted with dual tone horns)

  3. Pass68,696 miles (+5,332)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    68,696 miles
    Test number
    857333721519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass63,364 miles (+25)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    63,364 miles
    Test number
    443395723859
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail63,339 miles (+5,957)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,339 miles
    Test number
    275776810164
    • MajorBattery leaking acid crystals around positive terminal where battery cracked (4.13 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass57,382 miles (+5,107)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    57,382 miles
    Test number
    452323357688
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLow tone horn inop

  7. Pass52,275 miles (+4,561)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    52,275 miles
    Test number
    703625085914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass47,714 miles (+3,358)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    47,714 miles
    Test number
    470519392123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking on rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass44,356 miles (+4,046)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    44,356 miles
    Test number
    257163789848
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass40,310 miles (+5,955)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    40,310 miles
    Test number
    219326357145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass34,355 miles (+5,241)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    34,355 miles
    Test number
    179298515825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass29,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    29,114 miles
    Test number
    311007373603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail29,114 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,114 miles
    Test number
    596591200478
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (8.2.2)

Questions about 2397 VU

What vehicle is registration 2397 VU currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 2397 VU on a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Mar 2014. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 2397 VU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 2397 VU is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on 2397 VU?
The MOT on 2397 VU is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 2397 VU done?
2397 VU was recorded at 74,141 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 4,979 miles a year.
Has 2397 VU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 2397 VU has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on 2397 VU 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 2397 VU find?
2397 VU passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: central rear upper stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 3 or 4 led's inop - attention required; fuel cap seal has splits - still functions but replacement advised; only 1 horn works (car fitted with dual tone horns).

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