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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

ESK 173MOT history

ESK 173 is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Aug 2002. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 24 MOT tests, with 51,365 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

ESK 173 silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
51,365 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
22 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,015 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
ESK 173
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
9 Aug 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

ESK 173 was last recorded at 51,365 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 1,126 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,239 miles · 1 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,126 miles
Average per year
2,015 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,365 miles
  • 2025 – 50,239 miles
  • 2024 – 48,641 miles
  • 2023 – 47,806 miles
  • 2022 – 47,059 miles
  • 2021 – 46,278 miles
  • 2020 – 45,532 miles
  • 2019 – 44,238 miles
  • 2018 – 42,653 miles
  • 2017 – 41,442 miles
  • 2016 – 39,949 miles
  • 2015 – 38,378 miles
  • 2014 – 36,836 miles
  • 2013 – 32,994 miles
  • 2012 – 31,005 miles
  • 2011 – 28,212 miles
  • 2010 – 24,580 miles
  • 2009 – 20,968 miles
  • 2008 – 17,570 miles
  • 2007 – 14,302 miles
  • 2006 – 10,705 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,365 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,365 miles (+1,126)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    51,365 miles
    Test number
    650828134182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass50,239 miles (+91)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    50,239 miles
    Test number
    326808972557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail50,148 miles (+1,507)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,148 miles
    Test number
    438870697109
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing edges
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust poor condition
    • AdvisoryWipers smearing
  4. Pass48,641 miles (+835)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    48,641 miles
    Test number
    472808565201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass47,806 miles (+747)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    47,806 miles
    Test number
    593374485701
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil on cv boot
    • AdvisoryOuter skin on exhaust corroded
  6. Pass47,059 miles (+781)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    47,059 miles
    Test number
    396299245711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass46,278 miles (+746)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    46,278 miles
    Test number
    152715110461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass45,532 miles (+1,294)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    45,532 miles
    Test number
    699751781506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass44,238 miles (+1,585)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    44,238 miles
    Test number
    979563932858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass42,653 miles (+1,211)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    42,653 miles
    Test number
    954576824334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass41,442 miles (+1,493)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    41,442 miles
    Test number
    885179332875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,949 miles (+1,571)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    39,949 miles
    Test number
    335922090560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,378 miles (+1,542)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    38,378 miles
    Test number
    929664905262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass36,836 miles (+3,842)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    36,836 miles
    Test number
    965124504251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass32,994 miles (+1,989)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    32,994 miles
    Test number
    709765203201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,005 miles (+2,793)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    31,005 miles
    Test number
    217345102205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,212 miles (+3,632)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    28,212 miles
    Test number
    957741101241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,580 miles (+3,612)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    24,580 miles
    Test number
    521245890129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass20,968 miles (+3,398)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    20,968 miles
    Test number
    772486899141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass17,570 miles (+659)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    17,570 miles
    Test number
    322110028401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass16,911 miles (+2,609)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    16,911 miles
    Test number
    264639218409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass14,302 miles (+3,597)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    14,302 miles
    Test number
    474487597111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail10,705 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,705 miles
    Test number
    114211186177
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • NoteAdvise( rear silencer outer skin corroded & beginning to perish)
    • NoteAdvise( slight wear on front discs& pads)
  24. Pass10,705 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    10,705 miles
    Test number
    832231986114
    • NoteAdvise( rear silencer outer skin corroded & beginning to perish)
    • NoteAdvise( slight wear on front discs& pads)

Questions about ESK 173

What vehicle is registration ESK 173 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show ESK 173 on a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Aug 2002. 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 ESK 173 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on ESK 173 is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on ESK 173?
The MOT on ESK 173 is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has ESK 173 done?
ESK 173 was recorded at 51,365 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 2,015 miles a year.
Has ESK 173 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. ESK 173 has failed 2 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on ESK 173 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 ESK 173 find?
ESK 173 passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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