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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

97 FYDMOT history

97 FYD is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Aug 2009. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 75,119 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.

97 FYD blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jul 2027
Mileage
75,119 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,463 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
97 FYD
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
3 Aug 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

97 FYD was last recorded at 75,119 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 1,736 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,383 miles · 11 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,736 miles
Average per year
3,463 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,119 miles
  • 2025 – 73,383 miles
  • 2024 – 70,584 miles
  • 2023 – 66,510 miles
  • 2022 – 64,500 miles
  • 2021 – 63,132 miles
  • 2020 – 60,086 miles
  • 2019 – 58,182 miles
  • 2018 – 55,423 miles
  • 2017 – 52,728 miles
  • 2016 – 48,098 miles
  • 2015 – 44,699 miles
  • 2014 – 41,249 miles
  • 2013 – 34,569 miles
  • 2012 – 26,429 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,119 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 27 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,119 miles (+1,736)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    75,119 miles
    Test number
    123895622752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass73,383 miles (+2,799)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    73,383 miles
    Test number
    559788026608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass70,584 miles (+4,074)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    70,584 miles
    Test number
    770722488153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass66,510 miles (+2,010)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    66,510 miles
    Test number
    539153737803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass64,500 miles (+1,368)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    64,500 miles
    Test number
    418073535310
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass63,132 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    63,132 miles
    Test number
    543115019632
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre heavily worn on outer edge almost to cords
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre heavily worn on outer edge almost to cords
    • AdvisoryEmissions to clean to read

  7. Fail63,132 miles (+3,046)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,132 miles
    Test number
    988251438923
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre heavily worn on outer edge almost to cords
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre heavily worn on outer edge almost to cords
    • AdvisoryEmissions to clean to read

  8. Pass60,086 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    60,086 miles
    Test number
    552276376241
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and rear discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on outer edges slightly (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail60,086 miles (+1,904)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,086 miles
    Test number
    174243487677
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high Both headlamps aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and rear discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on outer edges slightly (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass58,182 miles (+2,759)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    58,182 miles
    Test number
    728312446805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass55,423 miles (+2,695)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    55,423 miles
    Test number
    630386829696
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass52,728 miles (+4,630)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    52,728 miles
    Test number
    343454425145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass48,098 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    48,098 miles
    Test number
    517779689472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail48,070 miles (+26)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,070 miles
    Test number
    276503703018
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail48,044 miles (+3,345)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,044 miles
    Test number
    163986668375
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn heavily on inner edges

  16. Pass44,699 miles (+3,450)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    44,699 miles
    Test number
    379614605421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,249 miles (+6,680)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    41,249 miles
    Test number
    278722014230
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass34,569 miles (+8,140)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    34,569 miles
    Test number
    568065833280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,429 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    26,429 miles
    Test number
    277489572454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 97 FYD

What vehicle is registration 97 FYD currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 97 FYD on a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Aug 2009. 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 FYD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 97 FYD is valid until 19 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on 97 FYD?
The MOT on 97 FYD is valid until 19 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 97 FYD done?
97 FYD was recorded at 75,119 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 3,463 miles a year.
Has 97 FYD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 97 FYD has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on 97 FYD 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 FYD find?
97 FYD passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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