
Mitsubishi Shogun
Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,835 cc
V697 NGWMOT history
V697 NGW is a blue diesel Mitsubishi Shogun first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Aug 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 158,500 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 8 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 158,500 mi
- At MOT on 9 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 18 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,261 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V697 NGW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mitsubishi
- Model
- Shogun
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,835 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 8 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V697 NGW was last recorded at 158,500 miles on 9 Aug 2025, 425 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 158,075 miles · 15 Apr 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 425 miles
- Average per year
- 4,261 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 158,500 miles
- 2023 – 158,075 miles
- 2022 – 155,143 miles
- 2021 – 149,349 miles
- 2020 – 146,519 miles
- 2019 – 142,630 miles
- 2018 – 137,968 miles
- 2016 – 131,796 miles
- 2015 – 126,949 miles
- 2014 – 119,698 miles
- 2013 – 112,058 miles
- 2012 – 104,685 miles
- 2011 – 98,595 miles
- 2010 – 89,538 miles
- 2009 – 87,201 miles
- 2008 – 84,863 miles
- 2007 – 82,074 miles
- 2006 – 78,027 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.
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
22 tests since 20 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass158,500 miles (+425)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 158,500 miles
- Test number
- 552468881632
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass158,075 miles (+32)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 158,075 miles
- Test number
- 782581670992
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisorySlightly corroded under vehicle
- AdvisoryVery heavy under seal can’t see much
Fail158,043 miles (+2,900)2 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,043 miles
- Test number
- 139851231830
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisorySlightly corroded under vehicle
- AdvisoryVery heavy under seal can’t see much
Pass155,143 miles6 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 155,143 miles
- Test number
- 708334210963
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail155,143 miles (+5,794)2 repaired6 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,143 miles
- Test number
- 632989399000
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass149,349 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 149,349 miles
- Test number
- 225795039590
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail149,348 miles (+2,829)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,348 miles
- Test number
- 410070266046
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass146,519 miles (+3,889)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 146,519 miles
- Test number
- 256645819598
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass142,630 miles (+4,662)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 142,630 miles
- Test number
- 964832068167
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
Pass137,968 miles (+6,172)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 137,968 miles
- Test number
- 743173073100
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass131,796 miles (+4,847)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 131,796 miles
- Test number
- 906374249693
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,949 miles (+7,251)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 126,949 miles
- Test number
- 528966590112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,698 miles (+7,640)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 119,698 miles
- Test number
- 986561254369
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,058 miles (+7,373)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 112,058 miles
- Test number
- 797612253390
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,685 miles (+6,090)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 104,685 miles
- Test number
- 755413852323
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,595 miles1 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,595 miles
- Test number
- 139923651364
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass98,595 miles (+9,057)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 98,595 miles
- Test number
- 525903951373
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass89,538 miles (+2,337)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 89,538 miles
- Test number
- 540588940342
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass87,201 miles (+2,338)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 87,201 miles
- Test number
- 782484379222
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass84,863 miles (+2,789)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 84,863 miles
- Test number
- 394809928389
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass82,074 miles (+4,047)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 82,074 miles
- Test number
- 140154377295
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass78,027 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 78,027 miles
- Test number
- 193723166242
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Questions about V697 NGW
- Does V697 NGW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V697 NGW expired on 8 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V697 NGW?
- The MOT on V697 NGW expired on 8 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V697 NGW done?
- V697 NGW was recorded at 158,500 miles at its MOT on 9 Aug 2025, an average of 4,261 miles a year.
- Has V697 NGW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V697 NGW has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2023.
- Has the mileage on V697 NGW 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 V697 NGW find?
- V697 NGW passed its latest MOT on 9 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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