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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2013 · 1,395 cc

AV 537MOT history

AV 537 is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 14 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 68,755 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

AV 537 silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Aug 2027
Mileage
68,755 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,075 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
AV 537
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,395 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
12 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

AV 537 was last recorded at 68,755 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 1,081 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,674 miles · 16 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,081 miles
Average per year
3,075 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,755 miles
  • 2025 – 67,674 miles
  • 2024 – 66,773 miles
  • 2023 – 65,577 miles
  • 2022 – 64,518 miles
  • 2021 – 62,981 miles
  • 2020 – 62,146 miles
  • 2019 – 59,515 miles
  • 2018 – 55,666 miles
  • 2017 – 47,498 miles
  • 2016 – 36,750 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,755 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

13 tests since 14 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,755 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    68,755 miles
    Test number
    496757009597
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail68,755 miles (+1,081)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,755 miles
    Test number
    145860729501
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Seal split in cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass67,674 miles (+901)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    67,674 miles
    Test number
    889687998130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass66,773 miles (+1,196)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    66,773 miles
    Test number
    400126029572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass65,577 miles (+1,059)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    65,577 miles
    Test number
    242665185702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass64,518 miles (+1,537)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    64,518 miles
    Test number
    630711879732
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass62,981 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    62,981 miles
    Test number
    708966092670
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront product on windscreen
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCan smell hot oil
  8. Fail62,980 miles (+834)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,980 miles
    Test number
    961599951912
    • MajorFront Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront product on windscreen
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCan smell hot oil
  9. Pass62,146 miles (+2,631)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    62,146 miles
    Test number
    429836047926
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass59,515 miles (+3,849)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    59,515 miles
    Test number
    648198327455
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass55,666 miles (+8,168)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    55,666 miles
    Test number
    222086645429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass47,498 miles (+10,748)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    47,498 miles
    Test number
    287890208046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass36,750 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    36,750 miles
    Test number
    539020216640
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about AV 537

What vehicle is registration AV 537 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show AV 537 on a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Apr 2013. 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 AV 537 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on AV 537 is valid until 14 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on AV 537?
The MOT on AV 537 is valid until 14 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has AV 537 done?
AV 537 was recorded at 68,755 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 3,075 miles a year.
Has AV 537 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. AV 537 has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on AV 537 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 AV 537 find?
AV 537 passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: central rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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