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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,300 cc

T997 SKHMOT history

T997 SKH is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 146,205 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
146,205 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,948 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T997 SKH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,300 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T997 SKH was last recorded at 146,205 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,192 miles · 3 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
3,948 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 146,205 miles
  • 2023 – 146,192 miles
  • 2022 – 140,189 miles
  • 2021 – 135,099 miles
  • 2020 – 130,766 miles
  • 2019 – 125,887 miles
  • 2018 – 120,830 miles
  • 2017 – 117,116 miles
  • 2016 – 112,798 miles
  • 2015 – 110,302 miles
  • 2014 – 108,065 miles
  • 2013 – 104,891 miles
  • 2012 – 104,012 miles
  • 2011 – 99,087 miles
  • 2009 – 93,381 miles
  • 2008 – 87,144 miles
  • 2007 – 78,111 miles
  • 2006 – 72,414 miles
  • 2005 – 66,613 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,205 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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 5 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,205 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    146,205 miles
    Test number
    753757661744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. FailMileage not read9 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    476134477539
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill and floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorRear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  3. Fail146,192 miles (+6,003)1 dangerous13 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,192 miles
    Test number
    604412582172
    • DangerousFUEL ANK STRAPS EXCESSIVELY CORRODED
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFRONT STRUT TOPS SLIGHT MOVEMENT X2
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. Pass140,189 miles (+5,090)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    140,189 miles
    Test number
    528553118305
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear HANDBRAKE PERFORMANCE WEAK
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass135,099 miles (+4,333)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    135,099 miles
    Test number
    958186884700
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass130,766 miles (+104)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    130,766 miles
    Test number
    617751445103
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail130,662 miles (+4,775)6 dangerous4 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,662 miles
    Test number
    796411243845
    • DangerousNearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousREAR AXLE SERIOUSLY CORRODED
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases JOIN AT REAR BACKBOX (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass125,887 miles (+164)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    125,887 miles
    Test number
    570549653747
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail125,723 miles (+4,893)13 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,723 miles
    Test number
    749255685203
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass120,830 miles (+3,714)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    120,830 miles
    Test number
    433718648226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass117,116 miles (+4,318)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    117,116 miles
    Test number
    600447578434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass112,798 miles (+2,496)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    112,798 miles
    Test number
    786737348012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass110,302 miles (+2,237)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    110,302 miles
    Test number
    877324230507
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  14. Pass108,065 miles (+3,174)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    108,065 miles
    Test number
    539668084261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass104,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    104,891 miles
    Test number
    468378083250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail104,891 miles (+879)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,891 miles
    Test number
    178714283207
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
  17. Pass104,012 miles (+4,925)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    104,012 miles
    Test number
    517408172221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass99,087 miles (+5,706)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    99,087 miles
    Test number
    359252771447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass93,381 miles (+6,237)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    93,381 miles
    Test number
    880133449325
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteRera axle bushes are worn.
  20. Pass87,144 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    87,144 miles
    Test number
    801973148386
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  21. Fail87,143 miles (+9,032)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,143 miles
    Test number
    124183548394
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass78,111 miles (+5,697)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    78,111 miles
    Test number
    372285087244
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCoolant leak
  23. Pass72,414 miles (+5,801)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    72,414 miles
    Test number
    591353696214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass66,613 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    66,613 miles
    Test number
    662238475214
    • NoteFront anti-roll bar [d] bushes worn slightly †nail in n/side rear tyre

Questions about T997 SKH

Does T997 SKH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T997 SKH is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T997 SKH?
The MOT on T997 SKH is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T997 SKH done?
T997 SKH was recorded at 146,205 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 3,948 miles a year.
Has T997 SKH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T997 SKH has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T997 SKH 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 T997 SKH find?
T997 SKH passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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