Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Diesel · 2016 · 1,968 cc
ESU 276MOT history
ESU 276 is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 5 Sept 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 69,466 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 69,466 mi
- At MOT on 29 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 9
- 8 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 5,784 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- ESU 276
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2016
- First used
- 6 Sept 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
ESU 276 was last recorded at 69,466 miles on 29 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 69,466 miles · 28 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 5,784 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 69,466 miles
- 2025 – 55,292 miles
- 2024 – 42,708 miles
- 2023 – 41,670 miles
- 2022 – 40,235 miles
- 2021 – 37,556 miles
- 2020 – 33,681 miles
- 2019 – 28,627 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass69,466 miles
- AdvisoryMInor Chips to Mid Range and Ns Sections of WindscreenRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Anti Chaff Rubber Also Split (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Also Anti Chaff Rubber Split (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryTyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords All x4 Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All x4 Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
9 tests since 7 Aug 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass69,466 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 69,466 miles
- Test number
- 502751946641
- AdvisoryMInor Chips to Mid Range and Ns Sections of Windscreen
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Anti Chaff Rubber Also Split (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Also Anti Chaff Rubber Split (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords All x4 Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All x4 Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail69,466 miles (+14,174)2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,466 miles
- Test number
- 257867747973
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryMInor Chips to Mid Range and Ns Sections of Windscreen
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Anti Chaff Rubber Also Split (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Also Anti Chaff Rubber Split (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords All x4 Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All x4 Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass55,292 miles (+12,584)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 55,292 miles
- Test number
- 263417453058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,708 miles (+1,038)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 42,708 miles
- Test number
- 364203220415
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,670 miles (+1,435)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 41,670 miles
- Test number
- 452579865317
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,235 miles (+2,679)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 40,235 miles
- Test number
- 675768582846
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,556 miles (+3,875)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 37,556 miles
- Test number
- 560744928850
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass33,681 miles (+5,054)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 33,681 miles
- Test number
- 372534172763
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass28,627 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 28,627 miles
- Test number
- 939180037060
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Questions about ESU 276
- What vehicle is registration ESU 276 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show ESU 276 on a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Sept 2016. 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 ESU 276 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on ESU 276 is valid until 5 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on ESU 276?
- The MOT on ESU 276 is valid until 5 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has ESU 276 done?
- ESU 276 was recorded at 69,466 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2026, an average of 5,784 miles a year.
- Has ESU 276 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. ESU 276 has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on ESU 276 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 ESU 276 find?
- ESU 276 passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2026 with 7 advisories: minor chips to mid range and ns sections of windscreen; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule anti chaff rubber also split; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.
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