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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,000 cc

V37 ESNMOT history

V37 ESN is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 96,531 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2025.

V37 ESN green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Oct 2026
Mileage
96,531 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2025
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
V37 ESN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V37 ESN was last recorded at 96,531 miles on 6 Oct 2025, 34 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Apr 2008: 86,038 miles, lower than 168,801 miles on 23 Oct 2006.
  • 20 Aug 2012: 93,413 miles, lower than 93,640 miles on 22 Aug 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
96,497 miles · 4 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
34 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 96,531 miles
  • 2024 – 96,497 miles
  • 2023 – 96,463 miles
  • 2022 – 96,445 miles
  • 2021 – 96,263 miles
  • 2020 – 96,223 miles
  • 2019 – 96,169 miles
  • 2018 – 96,084 miles
  • 2017 – 96,058 miles
  • 2016 – 95,321 miles
  • 2015 – 94,677 miles
  • 2014 – 93,870 miles
  • 2013 – 93,474 miles
  • 2012 – 93,413 miles
  • 2011 – 93,640 miles
  • 2010 – 92,281 miles
  • 2009 – 91,215 miles
  • 2008 – 86,142 miles
  • 2006 – 168,801 miles
  • 2005 – 151,029 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,531 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentre exhaust silencer corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside front sill corroded & lower part of nearside front wing
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil pressure switch leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryCorrosion offside & Nearside front sill backings,

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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Front Outer sill corroded but not within prescribed areas.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle bush rubber deteriorated.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At joint on rear axle.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

32 tests since 6 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,531 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    96,531 miles
    Test number
    207872364764
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside front sill corroded & lower part of nearside front wing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil pressure switch leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion offside & Nearside front sill backings,

  2. Fail96,521 miles (+24)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,521 miles
    Test number
    824676652121
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working both wipers (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside front sill corroded & lower part of nearside front wing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil pressure switch leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion offside & Nearside front sill backings,

  3. Pass96,497 miles (+10)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    96,497 miles
    Test number
    410667190077
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill corroded but not within prescribed areas.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle bush rubber deteriorated. (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At joint on rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer sill corroded but not within prescribed areas.

  4. Fail96,487 miles (+24)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,487 miles
    Test number
    183465440397
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill corroded but not within prescribed areas.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle bush rubber deteriorated. (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At joint on rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer sill corroded but not within prescribed areas.

  5. Pass96,463 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    96,463 miles
    Test number
    732128874475
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear started to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail96,463 miles (+18)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,463 miles
    Test number
    103209900291
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear started to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass96,445 miles (+182)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    96,445 miles
    Test number
    735063023133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush started to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil pressure switch leaking

  8. Pass96,263 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    96,263 miles
    Test number
    882819891891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass96,223 miles (+54)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    96,223 miles
    Test number
    317685001764
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass96,169 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    96,169 miles
    Test number
    285633921056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail96,169 miles (+85)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,169 miles
    Test number
    670033157493
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass96,084 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    96,084 miles
    Test number
    502634733816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass96,058 miles (+737)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    96,058 miles
    Test number
    682846641124
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass95,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    95,321 miles
    Test number
    100443896883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail95,321 miles (+644)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,321 miles
    Test number
    577446859786
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  16. Pass94,677 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    94,677 miles
    Test number
    405315344919
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail94,677 miles (+807)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,677 miles
    Test number
    845610649157
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass93,870 miles (+396)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    93,870 miles
    Test number
    667027364281
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteRear tyres 19" front tyres 16"

  19. Pass93,474 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    93,474 miles
    Test number
    799971733221
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteAll tyres,tread cracking up

  20. Fail93,468 miles (+55)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,468 miles
    Test number
    227951833253
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteAll tyres,tread cracking up

  21. Fail93,413 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,413 miles
    Test number
    387173332225
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  22. Pass93,413 miles (-227)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    93,413 miles
    Test number
    719043032272
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  23. Pass93,640 miles (+604)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    93,640 miles
    Test number
    516474431267
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded

  24. Fail93,036 miles (+755)1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,036 miles
    Test number
    867731031259
    • DangerousNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded

  25. Pass92,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    92,281 miles
    Test number
    841634100124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail92,279 miles (+1,064)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,279 miles
    Test number
    911264500163
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass91,215 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    91,215 miles
    Test number
    683836409120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail91,202 miles (+5,060)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,202 miles
    Test number
    761327399070
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  29. Pass86,142 miles (+104)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    86,142 miles
    Test number
    640468808141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail86,038 miles (-82,763)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,038 miles
    Test number
    212233808465
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  31. Pass168,801 miles (+17,772)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    168,801 miles
    Test number
    893556196277
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  32. Pass151,029 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    151,029 miles
    Test number
    141979375259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V37 ESN

Does V37 ESN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V37 ESN expired on 5 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V37 ESN?
The MOT on V37 ESN expired on 5 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V37 ESN done?
V37 ESN was recorded at 96,531 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2025.
Has V37 ESN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V37 ESN has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on V37 ESN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 12 Apr 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V37 ESN find?
V37 ESN passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2025 with 5 advisories: centre exhaust silencer corroded; nearside front sill corroded & lower part of nearside front wing; oil leak, but not excessive engine oil pressure switch leaking, and 2 more.

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