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Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,984 cc

REN 37MOT history

REN 37 is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 25 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 117,188 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

REN 37 black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Oct 2027
Mileage
117,188 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,181 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
REN 37
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

REN 37 was last recorded at 117,188 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 4,507 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,681 miles · 17 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,507 miles
Average per year
6,181 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,188 miles
  • 2025 – 112,681 miles
  • 2024 – 105,730 miles
  • 2023 – 97,856 miles
  • 2022 – 90,419 miles
  • 2021 – 85,495 miles
  • 2020 – 83,238 miles
  • 2019 – 75,221 miles
  • 2018 – 67,100 miles
  • 2017 – 61,474 miles
  • 2016 – 56,790 miles
  • 2015 – 49,135 miles
  • 2014 – 42,431 miles
  • 2013 – 36,724 miles
  • 2012 – 30,059 miles
  • 2011 – 20,870 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,188 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight play

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 3mm / worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,188 miles (+4,507)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    117,188 miles
    Test number
    100590783805
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass112,681 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    112,681 miles
    Test number
    800627909405
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight play (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 3mm / worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail112,681 miles (+6,951)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,681 miles
    Test number
    333368183037
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight play (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 3mm / worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass105,730 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    105,730 miles
    Test number
    770923853453
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail105,730 miles (+7,874)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,730 miles
    Test number
    321221783067
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass97,856 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    97,856 miles
    Test number
    673969754480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail97,856 miles (+7,437)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,856 miles
    Test number
    878579984005
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 3mm / worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass90,419 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    90,419 miles
    Test number
    702008627024
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail90,414 miles (+4,919)2 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,414 miles
    Test number
    922712791307
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass85,495 miles (+2,257)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    85,495 miles
    Test number
    350344234800
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass83,238 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    83,238 miles
    Test number
    873015892133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail83,237 miles (+5)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,237 miles
    Test number
    292390441802
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  13. Fail83,232 miles (+8,011)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,232 miles
    Test number
    454880546172
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  14. Pass75,221 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    75,221 miles
    Test number
    475883670318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail75,221 miles (+8,121)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,221 miles
    Test number
    682658766754
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  16. Pass67,100 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    67,100 miles
    Test number
    648216974735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail67,100 miles (+5,626)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,100 miles
    Test number
    394469487521
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm @ 1.57mm - 225/40 ZR18 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm @ 1.50mm - out of shape - worn inner edge - 225/40 ZR18 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2.24mm - 225/40 ZR18 (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass61,474 miles (+4,684)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    61,474 miles
    Test number
    623467578332
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass56,790 miles (+7,655)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    56,790 miles
    Test number
    411569258827
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass49,135 miles (+6,704)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    49,135 miles
    Test number
    809418565057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,431 miles (+5,707)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    42,431 miles
    Test number
    217169664060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,724 miles (+6,665)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    36,724 miles
    Test number
    566770383036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,059 miles (+9,189)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    30,059 miles
    Test number
    555136272020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,870 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    20,870 miles
    Test number
    346332881002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about REN 37

What vehicle is registration REN 37 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show REN 37 on a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Apr 2008. 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 REN 37 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on REN 37 is valid until 25 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on REN 37?
The MOT on REN 37 is valid until 25 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has REN 37 done?
REN 37 was recorded at 117,188 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 6,181 miles a year.
Has REN 37 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. REN 37 has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on REN 37 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 REN 37 find?
REN 37 passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, and 3 more.

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