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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2014 · 1,197 cc

SAE 997MOT history

SAE 997 is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Jul 2014. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jun 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 87,720 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2026.

SAE 997 blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jun 2027
Mileage
87,720 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,692 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SAE 997
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
10 Jul 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
28 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SAE 997 was last recorded at 87,720 miles on 28 May 2026, 4,687 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
83,033 miles · 26 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
4,687 miles
Average per year
7,692 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,720 miles
  • 2025 – 83,033 miles
  • 2024 – 80,101 miles
  • 2023 – 73,388 miles
  • 2022 – 69,920 miles
  • 2021 – 64,833 miles
  • 2020 – 55,095 miles
  • 2019 – 43,042 miles
  • 2018 – 27,993 miles
  • 2017 – 19,510 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,720 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

13 tests since 15 Jul 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,720 miles (+4,687)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    87,720 miles
    Test number
    362827779278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass83,033 miles (+2,932)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    83,033 miles
    Test number
    235310839916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass80,101 miles (+6,713)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    80,101 miles
    Test number
    950319542716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass73,388 miles (+3,468)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    73,388 miles
    Test number
    148078461667
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass69,920 miles (+5,087)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    69,920 miles
    Test number
    895395960695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass64,833 miles (+9,738)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    64,833 miles
    Test number
    792758648174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  7. Pass55,095 miles (+12,053)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    55,095 miles
    Test number
    912989180669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass43,042 miles (+15,049)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    43,042 miles
    Test number
    604704509997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass27,993 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    27,993 miles
    Test number
    632002316038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail27,993 miles (+1)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,993 miles
    Test number
    782015024683
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass27,992 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    27,992 miles
    Test number
    633914112343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail27,992 miles (+8,482)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,992 miles
    Test number
    508244958414
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass19,510 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    19,510 miles
    Test number
    715042439687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about SAE 997

What vehicle is registration SAE 997 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SAE 997 on a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Jul 2014. 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 SAE 997 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SAE 997 is valid until 25 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on SAE 997?
The MOT on SAE 997 is valid until 25 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SAE 997 done?
SAE 997 was recorded at 87,720 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2026, an average of 7,692 miles a year.
Has SAE 997 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SAE 997 has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on SAE 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 SAE 997 find?
SAE 997 passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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