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Suzuki Vitara

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,590 cc

V37 DPWMOT history

V37 DPW is a green petrol Suzuki Vitara first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 72,156 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 May 2027
Mileage
72,156 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,304 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V37 DPW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Vitara
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,590 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 May 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V37 DPW was last recorded at 72,156 miles on 12 May 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,146 miles · 29 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
1,304 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,156 miles
  • 2025 – 71,925 miles
  • 2024 – 71,925 miles
  • 2023 – 70,848 miles
  • 2014 – 68,648 miles
  • 2013 – 65,402 miles
  • 2012 – 62,078 miles
  • 2011 – 53,798 miles
  • 2010 – 53,558 miles
  • 2009 – 52,278 miles
  • 2008 – 49,663 miles
  • 2007 – 47,773 miles
  • 2006 – 46,711 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,156 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

18 tests since 7 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,156 miles (+10)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2027
    Odometer
    72,156 miles
    Test number
    225586072599
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail72,146 miles (+221)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,146 miles
    Test number
    611609796676
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass71,925 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    71,925 miles
    Test number
    748819118465
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail71,925 miles (+1,077)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,925 miles
    Test number
    922430635817
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass70,848 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    70,848 miles
    Test number
    841143521502
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak/diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail70,848 miles (+2,200)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,848 miles
    Test number
    726614778714
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak/diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass68,648 miles (+3,246)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    68,648 miles
    Test number
    499877114442
    • NoteO/s/f tyre perished and splitting

  8. Pass65,402 miles (+1)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    65,402 miles
    Test number
    139704823320
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteExhaust system very rusty
    • NoteFuel pipes corroded
    • NoteRear exhaust system missing

  9. Fail65,401 miles (+3,323)5 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,401 miles
    Test number
    425162623382
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteExhaust system very rusty
    • NoteFuel pipes corroded
    • NoteRear exhaust system missing

  10. Pass62,078 miles (+8,280)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    62,078 miles
    Test number
    948230572282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Pass53,798 miles (+42)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    53,798 miles
    Test number
    366681651495
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteNSR wheel slightly stiff to turn
    • NoteSlight judder in steering

  12. Fail53,756 miles (+198)4 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,756 miles
    Test number
    947812521296
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteOSF wheel slightly stiff to turn

  13. Pass53,558 miles (+1,280)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    53,558 miles
    Test number
    923952300388
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCracked front number plate

  14. Pass52,278 miles (+2,615)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    52,278 miles
    Test number
    531377709374
    • NoteBoth rear outer bumper brackets corroded.

  15. Pass49,663 miles (+1,890)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    49,663 miles
    Test number
    171404878213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail47,773 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,773 miles
    Test number
    301905877224
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass47,773 miles (+1,062)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    47,773 miles
    Test number
    554815777267
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass46,711 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    46,711 miles
    Test number
    331061516334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V37 DPW

Does V37 DPW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V37 DPW is valid until 11 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V37 DPW?
The MOT on V37 DPW is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V37 DPW done?
V37 DPW was recorded at 72,156 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 1,304 miles a year.
Has V37 DPW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V37 DPW has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on V37 DPW 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 V37 DPW find?
V37 DPW passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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