
Volkswagen Arteon
Yellow · Diesel · 2018 · 1,968 cc
MDG 972MOT history
MDG 972 is a yellow diesel Volkswagen Arteon first used on 29 May 2018. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 6 of 7 MOT tests, with 103,389 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 May 2027
- Mileage
- 103,389 mi
- At MOT on 1 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 7
- 6 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 12,455 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- MDG 972
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Arteon
- Colour
- Yellow
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2018
- First used
- 29 May 2018
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
MDG 972 was last recorded at 103,389 miles on 1 May 2026, 10,667 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 92,722 miles · 22 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 10,667 miles
- Average per year
- 12,455 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 103,389 miles
- 2025 – 92,722 miles
- 2024 – 79,725 miles
- 2023 – 66,329 miles
- 2022 – 52,644 miles
- 2021 – 41,261 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front registration plate slightly deteriorated (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
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 Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake disc inner faces slight corrosion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
7 tests since 5 May 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass103,389 miles (+10,667)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2027
- Odometer
- 103,389 miles
- Test number
- 839714501958
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front registration plate slightly deteriorated (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass92,722 miles (+12,997)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2026
- Odometer
- 92,722 miles
- Test number
- 629334947230
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper blade rubber starting to split but still clearing the screen (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake disc inner faces starting to wear and slight pitted corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad linings starting to wear thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Slight cut to the inner tread but not exposing any cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad linings starting to wear thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre Nail in the tread pattern area
Pass79,725 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2025
- Odometer
- 79,725 miles
- Test number
- 437025608627
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake disc inner faces slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail79,725 miles (+13,396)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,725 miles
- Test number
- 893625899801
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Twisted inner tread pattern exposing the cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake disc inner faces slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.0 mm tread depth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 1.0 mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Stepping to the inner tread pattern but not exposing any cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass66,329 miles (+13,685)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2024
- Odometer
- 66,329 miles
- Test number
- 241076601920
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper blade smearing but still clearing the screen (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper blade smearing but still clearing the screen (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion to the outer disc face edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion to the outer disc face edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass52,644 miles (+11,383)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2023
- Odometer
- 52,644 miles
- Test number
- 521960660353
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked and perished and cut in tread non to cord (5.2.3 (e))
Pass41,261 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2022
- Odometer
- 41,261 miles
- Test number
- 881935100643
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about MDG 972
- What vehicle is registration MDG 972 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show MDG 972 on a yellow diesel Volkswagen Arteon first used on 29 May 2018. 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 MDG 972 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on MDG 972 is valid until 28 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on MDG 972?
- The MOT on MDG 972 is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has MDG 972 done?
- MDG 972 was recorded at 103,389 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 12,455 miles a year.
- Has MDG 972 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. MDG 972 has failed 1 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2024.
- Has the mileage on MDG 972 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 MDG 972 find?
- MDG 972 passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front registration plate slightly deteriorated; nearside rear inner tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords.
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