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Red · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

ESK 852MOT history

ESK 852 is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 116,276 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

ESK 852 red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
116,276 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,217 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
ESK 852
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
14 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

ESK 852 was last recorded at 116,276 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 9,647 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,629 miles · 7 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
9,647 miles
Average per year
7,217 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,276 miles
  • 2025 – 106,629 miles
  • 2024 – 92,900 miles
  • 2023 – 80,771 miles
  • 2022 – 66,380 miles
  • 2021 – 56,908 miles
  • 2020 – 51,490 miles
  • 2019 – 48,436 miles
  • 2018 – 44,073 miles
  • 2017 – 40,385 miles
  • 2016 – 36,807 miles
  • 2015 – 33,259 miles
  • 2014 – 29,494 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,276 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 22 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,276 miles (+9,647)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    116,276 miles
    Test number
    985955608407
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass106,629 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    106,629 miles
    Test number
    929770364283
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail106,627 miles (+13,727)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,627 miles
    Test number
    808139524752
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass92,900 miles (+12,129)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    92,900 miles
    Test number
    580199478029
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass80,771 miles (+14,391)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    80,771 miles
    Test number
    321351915783
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass66,380 miles (+9,472)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    66,380 miles
    Test number
    266539074262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass56,908 miles (+5,418)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    56,908 miles
    Test number
    287750469901
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass51,490 miles (+3,054)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    51,490 miles
    Test number
    545533122639
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass48,436 miles (+4,363)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    48,436 miles
    Test number
    722781641000
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  10. Pass44,073 miles (+3,688)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    44,073 miles
    Test number
    400978354389
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass40,385 miles (+3,578)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    40,385 miles
    Test number
    327212710148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass36,807 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    36,807 miles
    Test number
    456596694651
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Fail36,807 miles (+3,548)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,807 miles
    Test number
    672502151863
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass33,259 miles (+3,765)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    33,259 miles
    Test number
    907220473158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail29,494 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,494 miles
    Test number
    135135364225
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  16. Pass29,494 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    29,494 miles
    Test number
    257135664234
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about ESK 852

What vehicle is registration ESK 852 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show ESK 852 on a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Oct 2011. 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 852 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on ESK 852 is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on ESK 852?
The MOT on ESK 852 is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has ESK 852 done?
ESK 852 was recorded at 116,276 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 7,217 miles a year.
Has ESK 852 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. ESK 852 has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on ESK 852 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 852 find?
ESK 852 passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both.

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