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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

ES 997MOT history

ES 997 is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 167,084 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

ES 997 silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Sept 2027
Mileage
167,084 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,892 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
ES 997
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

ES 997 was last recorded at 167,084 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 13,231 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,853 miles · 6 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
13,231 miles
Average per year
11,892 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 167,084 miles
  • 2025 – 153,853 miles
  • 2024 – 145,062 miles
  • 2023 – 136,297 miles
  • 2022 – 123,437 miles
  • 2021 – 112,122 miles
  • 2020 – 101,472 miles
  • 2019 – 89,983 miles
  • 2018 – 74,999 miles
  • 2017 – 60,123 miles
  • 2016 – 48,684 miles
  • 2015 – 35,417 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,084 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Wearing Inner Edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 27 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,084 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    167,084 miles
    Test number
    347334005757
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail167,084 miles (+13,231)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,084 miles
    Test number
    948322562263
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass153,853 miles (+8,791)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    153,853 miles
    Test number
    128971348768
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass145,062 miles (+8,765)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    145,062 miles
    Test number
    609457259362
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass136,297 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    136,297 miles
    Test number
    101123218032
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail136,289 miles (+12,852)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,289 miles
    Test number
    242406160195
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective Broken Latch (3.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass123,437 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    123,437 miles
    Test number
    436969221846
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Inner Edge & 3MM Tread (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail123,433 miles (+11,311)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,433 miles
    Test number
    134995287169
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Inner Edge & 3MM Tread (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass112,122 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    112,122 miles
    Test number
    731490918730
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Wearing Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail112,116 miles (+10,644)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,116 miles
    Test number
    145658698916
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Wearing Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass101,472 miles (+11,489)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    101,472 miles
    Test number
    435267167492
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Inner Edge-3.5MM On Tread (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass89,983 miles (+14,984)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    89,983 miles
    Test number
    158128214640
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass74,999 miles (+14,876)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    74,999 miles
    Test number
    946357895336
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass60,123 miles (+11,439)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    60,123 miles
    Test number
    613378362508
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass48,684 miles (+13,267)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    48,684 miles
    Test number
    351390349878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,417 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    35,417 miles
    Test number
    419422447793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail35,417 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,417 miles
    Test number
    874548883731
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryEngine under tray insecure

Questions about ES 997

What vehicle is registration ES 997 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show ES 997 on a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Sept 2012. 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 ES 997 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on ES 997 is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on ES 997?
The MOT on ES 997 is valid until 25 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has ES 997 done?
ES 997 was recorded at 167,084 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 11,892 miles a year.
Has ES 997 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. ES 997 has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on ES 997 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 ES 997 find?
ES 997 passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush, and 4 more.

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