
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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass146,205 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 146,205 miles
- Test number
- 753757661744
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass120,830 miles (+3,714)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 120,830 miles
- Test number
- 433718648226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,116 miles (+4,318)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 117,116 miles
- Test number
- 600447578434
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
Pass108,065 miles (+3,174)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 108,065 miles
- Test number
- 539668084261
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,891 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 104,891 miles
- Test number
- 468378083250
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass104,012 miles (+4,925)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 104,012 miles
- Test number
- 517408172221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,087 miles (+5,706)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 99,087 miles
- Test number
- 359252771447
No defects or advisories recorded.
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.
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)
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)
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
Pass72,414 miles (+5,801)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 72,414 miles
- Test number
- 591353696214
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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