Volkswagen Golf
White · Petrol · 1994 · 1,984 cc
L37 SAVMOT history
L37 SAV is a white petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Apr 1994. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 106,644 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 106,644 mi
- At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 15 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 2,017 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L37 SAV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 6 Apr 1994
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L37 SAV was last recorded at 106,644 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 106,639 miles · 5 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 5 miles
- Average per year
- 2,017 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 106,644 miles
- 2020 – 106,105 miles
- 2019 – 105,502 miles
- 2018 – 100,976 miles
- 2017 – 98,251 miles
- 2016 – 96,388 miles
- 2015 – 96,328 miles
- 2013 – 88,005 miles
- 2012 – 86,549 miles
- 2011 – 84,587 miles
- 2010 – 82,372 miles
- 2009 – 78,772 miles
- 2008 – 75,365 miles
- 2007 – 70,920 miles
- 2006 – 67,245 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass106,644 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective bolt loose on centre pipe exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated bulge (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside rear tyre valve deteriorating.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
24 tests since 25 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass106,644 miles (+5)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 106,644 miles
- Test number
- 672511323147
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective bolt loose on centre pipe exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail106,639 miles (+534)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,639 miles
- Test number
- 237691992080
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective bolt loose on centre pipe exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass106,105 miles (+603)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 106,105 miles
- Test number
- 919167476695
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass105,502 miles (+4,526)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 105,502 miles
- Test number
- 498330223877
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryLong hand brake
Pass100,976 miles (+2,725)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 100,976 miles
- Test number
- 507327533502
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre tread and sidewall deteriorated.
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre valve deteriorated.
Pass98,251 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 98,251 miles
- Test number
- 778360117875
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated bulge (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre valve deteriorating.
Fail98,251 miles (+1,863)4 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,251 miles
- Test number
- 732614860748
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside less efficient. (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated bulge (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre valve deteriorating.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated bulge (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryDamp around rear brake load valve.
Pass96,388 miles (+55)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 96,388 miles
- Test number
- 870486674611
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded And rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Fail96,333 miles (+5)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,333 miles
- Test number
- 336007379956
- FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded And rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside front coil spring heavily corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Pass96,328 miles (+12)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 96,328 miles
- Test number
- 948660129342
- 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 Rear most bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail96,316 miles (+8,311)7 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,316 miles
- Test number
- 769922715211
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureRear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- 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)
Pass88,005 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 88,005 miles
- Test number
- 756051723208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,997 miles (+1,448)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,997 miles
- Test number
- 425799813297
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass86,549 miles (+5)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 86,549 miles
- Test number
- 326055332267
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail86,544 miles (+1,957)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,544 miles
- Test number
- 657889022247
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass84,587 miles (+2,215)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 84,587 miles
- Test number
- 379484431403
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail82,372 miles1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,372 miles
- Test number
- 370879420248
- Repaired at testBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass82,372 miles (+3,600)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 82,372 miles
- Test number
- 451659320214
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass78,772 miles (+3,407)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 78,772 miles
- Test number
- 474625829227
- NoteNearside & offside rear brake pipes getting corroded
- NoteNearside & offside rear subframe mountings deteriorated
- NoteSlight wear in adjustable steering column
Pass75,365 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 75,365 miles
- Test number
- 250448228254
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,357 miles (+4,437)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,357 miles
- Test number
- 631786628243
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Pass70,920 miles (+9)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 70,920 miles
- Test number
- 713382037257
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail70,911 miles (+3,666)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,911 miles
- Test number
- 491877727219
- FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass67,245 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 67,245 miles
- Test number
- 651027036226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L37 SAV
- Does L37 SAV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L37 SAV is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L37 SAV?
- The MOT on L37 SAV is valid until 8 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L37 SAV done?
- L37 SAV was recorded at 106,644 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 2,017 miles a year.
- Has L37 SAV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L37 SAV has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on L37 SAV 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 L37 SAV find?
- L37 SAV passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: exhaust mounting defective bolt loose on centre pipe exhaust sleeve; front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.
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