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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

437 MTAMOT history

437 MTA is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 122,159 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

437 MTA silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
122,159 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
10,001 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
437 MTA
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

437 MTA was last recorded at 122,159 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 6,474 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,685 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,474 miles
Average per year
10,001 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 122,159 miles
  • 2024 – 115,685 miles
  • 2023 – 110,687 miles
  • 2022 – 105,266 miles
  • 2021 – 99,482 miles
  • 2020 – 92,917 miles
  • 2019 – 85,297 miles
  • 2018 – 69,626 miles
  • 2017 – 51,586 miles
  • 2016 – 34,946 miles
  • 2015 – 18,770 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,159 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 Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

13 tests since 4 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,159 miles (+6,474)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    122,159 miles
    Test number
    804699240341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass115,685 miles (+4,998)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    115,685 miles
    Test number
    555274086930
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and dented (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass110,687 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    110,687 miles
    Test number
    646441151558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail110,682 miles (+5,416)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,682 miles
    Test number
    804100899993
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass105,266 miles (+5,784)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    105,266 miles
    Test number
    463671074170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass99,482 miles (+6,565)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    99,482 miles
    Test number
    444078351842
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass92,917 miles (+7,620)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    92,917 miles
    Test number
    872678154437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass85,297 miles (+15,671)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    85,297 miles
    Test number
    185672097504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass69,626 miles (+18,040)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    69,626 miles
    Test number
    834466144765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass51,586 miles (+16,640)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    51,586 miles
    Test number
    805731539573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass34,946 miles (+16,176)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    34,946 miles
    Test number
    416527847509
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  12. Pass18,770 miles (+848)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    18,770 miles
    Test number
    964775055020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass17,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    17,922 miles
    Test number
    788385355167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 437 MTA

What vehicle is registration 437 MTA currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 437 MTA on a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Jun 2012. 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 437 MTA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 437 MTA is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on 437 MTA?
The MOT on 437 MTA is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 437 MTA done?
437 MTA was recorded at 122,159 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 10,001 miles a year.
Has 437 MTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 437 MTA has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on 437 MTA 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 437 MTA find?
437 MTA passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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