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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 1988 · 1,781 cc

E197 MHTMOT history

E197 MHT is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Mar 1988. Its MOT is valid until 7 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 192,710 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

E197 MHT red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Aug 2027
Mileage
192,710 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,913 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
E197 MHT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1988
First used
31 Mar 1988
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

E197 MHT was last recorded at 192,710 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 910 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
191,800 miles · 24 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
910 miles
Average per year
1,913 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 192,710 miles
  • 2025 – 191,800 miles
  • 2024 – 190,348 miles
  • 2023 – 188,806 miles
  • 2022 – 187,455 miles
  • 2021 – 185,328 miles
  • 2020 – 184,303 miles
  • 2019 – 182,357 miles
  • 2018 – 180,144 miles
  • 2017 – 177,428 miles
  • 2016 – 175,122 miles
  • 2015 – 171,766 miles
  • 2014 – 169,717 miles
  • 2013 – 166,922 miles
  • 2011 – 163,668 miles
  • 2010 – 161,820 miles
  • 2009 – 158,797 miles
  • 2008 – 157,240 miles
  • 2007 – 155,978 miles
  • 2005 – 153,075 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass192,710 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Off side front bake plate corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

31 tests since 26 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass192,710 miles (+910)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    192,710 miles
    Test number
    278433860386
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass191,800 miles (+1,452)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    191,800 miles
    Test number
    858703557840
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper strut top mount slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass190,348 miles (+1,542)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    190,348 miles
    Test number
    654027991931
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front strut top slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass188,806 miles (+1,351)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    188,806 miles
    Test number
    138979625017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner Edge Slightly Out Of Shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass187,455 miles (+2,127)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    187,455 miles
    Test number
    119101422337
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle covered in underseal

  6. Pass185,328 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    185,328 miles
    Test number
    922191256461
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOff side front bake plate corroded

  7. Fail185,328 miles (+1,025)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,328 miles
    Test number
    411423175006
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOff side front bake plate corroded

  8. Pass184,303 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    184,303 miles
    Test number
    734473353832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail184,303 miles (+1,946)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,303 miles
    Test number
    407122414740
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryThrottle operation.

  10. Pass182,357 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    182,357 miles
    Test number
    141502226133
    • AdvisoryOffside Front floor corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail182,356 miles (+2,212)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,356 miles
    Test number
    210041954514
    • MajorFront Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front floor corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass180,144 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    180,144 miles
    Test number
    607933723268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail180,143 miles (+2,715)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,143 miles
    Test number
    884150271093
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  14. Pass177,428 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    177,428 miles
    Test number
    236271608148
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn edges

  15. Fail177,424 miles (+2,302)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,424 miles
    Test number
    376572874739
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn edges

  16. Pass175,122 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    175,122 miles
    Test number
    816361827655
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail175,122 miles (+3,356)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,122 miles
    Test number
    592298154003
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass171,766 miles (+2,049)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    171,766 miles
    Test number
    835498595055
    • NoteO/s/r handbrake reading low.

  19. Pass169,717 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    169,717 miles
    Test number
    998553024221
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  20. Fail169,710 miles (+2,788)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,710 miles
    Test number
    369746014468
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  21. Pass166,922 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    166,922 miles
    Test number
    966824303285
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Fail166,922 miles (+3,254)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,922 miles
    Test number
    749853503293
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  23. Pass163,668 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    163,668 miles
    Test number
    275229941241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail163,667 miles (+1,847)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,667 miles
    Test number
    237668341251
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteCentre rear seat belt stalk operation.
    • NoteExhaust mounting rubber missing.

  25. Pass161,820 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    161,820 miles
    Test number
    804275240242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail161,820 miles (+3,023)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,820 miles
    Test number
    683334740266
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  27. Pass158,797 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    158,797 miles
    Test number
    694836449249
    • NoteSlight noise from nsf driveshaft when spinning wheel

  28. Fail158,795 miles (+1,555)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,795 miles
    Test number
    313374949230
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteSlight noise from nsf driveshaft when spinning wheel

  29. Pass157,240 miles (+1,262)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    157,240 miles
    Test number
    361743838285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  30. Pass155,978 miles (+2,903)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    155,978 miles
    Test number
    433983237220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  31. Pass153,075 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    153,075 miles
    Test number
    843689095273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about E197 MHT

Does E197 MHT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on E197 MHT is valid until 7 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on E197 MHT?
The MOT on E197 MHT is valid until 7 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has E197 MHT done?
E197 MHT was recorded at 192,710 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 1,913 miles a year.
Has E197 MHT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. E197 MHT has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on E197 MHT 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 E197 MHT find?
E197 MHT passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; oil leak, but not excessive.

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