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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 1,984 cc

97 AEPMOT history

97 AEP is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Jul 2007. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 112,781 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

97 AEP silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Apr 2027
Mileage
112,781 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,408 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
97 AEP
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
31 Jul 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

97 AEP was last recorded at 112,781 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 1,864 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,917 miles · 14 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,864 miles
Average per year
5,408 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,781 miles
  • 2025 – 110,917 miles
  • 2024 – 105,802 miles
  • 2023 – 92,486 miles
  • 2022 – 84,398 miles
  • 2021 – 81,592 miles
  • 2020 – 80,051 miles
  • 2019 – 79,367 miles
  • 2018 – 77,145 miles
  • 2017 – 70,039 miles
  • 2016 – 63,225 miles
  • 2015 – 55,600 miles
  • 2014 – 49,163 miles
  • 2013 – 43,054 miles
  • 2012 – 37,140 miles
  • 2011 – 33,104 miles
  • 2010 – 27,493 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,781 miles
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • N/s front position lamp dim

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 20 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,781 miles (+1,864)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    112,781 miles
    Test number
    322003131362
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass110,917 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    110,917 miles
    Test number
    743878893436
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Fail110,917 miles (+5,115)1 dangerous1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,917 miles
    Test number
    770671404521
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass105,802 miles (+13,316)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    105,802 miles
    Test number
    536008436607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass92,486 miles (+86)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    92,486 miles
    Test number
    424540632390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail92,400 miles (+8,002)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,400 miles
    Test number
    947019393588
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass84,398 miles (+2,806)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    84,398 miles
    Test number
    927587050069
    • 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. Pass81,592 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    81,592 miles
    Test number
    279272550322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail81,591 miles (+1,540)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,591 miles
    Test number
    403145532623
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass80,051 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    80,051 miles
    Test number
    814435006843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail80,044 miles (+677)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,044 miles
    Test number
    761525679217
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass79,367 miles (+2,222)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    79,367 miles
    Test number
    850525406597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass77,145 miles (+7,106)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    77,145 miles
    Test number
    111661179443
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryHigh level stop light part inoperative
    • AdvisoryN/s front position lamp dim
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just making minimum required effort

  14. Pass70,039 miles (+6,814)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    70,039 miles
    Test number
    783534835794
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisoryHigh level stop light inoperative

  15. Pass63,225 miles (+7,625)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    63,225 miles
    Test number
    301372238991
    • AdvisoryEngine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisoryN/s front position lamp dim

  16. Pass55,600 miles (+6,437)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    55,600 miles
    Test number
    276571075088
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass49,163 miles (+6,109)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    49,163 miles
    Test number
    968236774099
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass43,054 miles (+5,914)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    43,054 miles
    Test number
    528307863020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,140 miles (+4,036)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    37,140 miles
    Test number
    157482752067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,104 miles (+5,611)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    33,104 miles
    Test number
    429838201263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,493 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    27,493 miles
    Test number
    332751300406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 97 AEP

What vehicle is registration 97 AEP currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 97 AEP on a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Jul 2007. 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 97 AEP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 97 AEP is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on 97 AEP?
The MOT on 97 AEP is valid until 26 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 97 AEP done?
97 AEP was recorded at 112,781 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 5,408 miles a year.
Has 97 AEP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 97 AEP has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on 97 AEP 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 97 AEP find?
97 AEP passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside.

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