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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

V37 MGNMOT history

V37 MGN is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Aug 2023 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 50,798 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2022.

V37 MGN silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Aug 2023
Mileage
50,798 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2022
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,956 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V37 MGN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V37 MGN was last recorded at 50,798 miles on 10 Aug 2022, 3,887 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,911 miles · 9 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
3,887 miles
Average per year
1,956 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 50,798 miles
  • 2021 – 46,911 miles
  • 2019 – 45,469 miles
  • 2018 – 44,945 miles
  • 2017 – 42,759 miles
  • 2016 – 39,876 miles
  • 2015 – 37,427 miles
  • 2014 – 34,973 miles
  • 2013 – 32,791 miles
  • 2012 – 31,415 miles
  • 2011 – 29,639 miles
  • 2010 – 27,383 miles
  • 2009 – 25,152 miles
  • 2007 – 22,605 miles
  • 2006 – 21,658 miles
  • 2005 – 18,109 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,798 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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 tyre perishing/cracking in sidewalls

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear tytre perishing/cracking in sidewalls

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 22 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,798 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    50,798 miles
    Test number
    202440825337
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail50,789 miles (+3,878)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,789 miles
    Test number
    292325123102
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorTyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rears (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass46,911 miles (+1,442)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    46,911 miles
    Test number
    592808780584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass45,469 miles (+524)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    45,469 miles
    Test number
    397846053616
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryDrivers window not opening faulty/broken window regulator?

  5. Pass44,945 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    44,945 miles
    Test number
    427392408548
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perishing/cracking in sidewalls
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tytre perishing/cracking in sidewalls
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  6. Fail44,932 miles (+2,173)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,932 miles
    Test number
    890887945583
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perishing/cracking in sidewalls
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tytre perishing/cracking in sidewalls
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  7. Pass42,759 miles (+2,883)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    42,759 miles
    Test number
    494611613719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass39,876 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    39,876 miles
    Test number
    573172782985
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail39,876 miles (+2,449)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,876 miles
    Test number
    779293107072
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass37,427 miles (+2,454)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    37,427 miles
    Test number
    798228155009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass34,973 miles (+2,182)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    34,973 miles
    Test number
    938668554044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass32,791 miles (+1,376)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    32,791 miles
    Test number
    897823653047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  13. Pass31,415 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    31,415 miles
    Test number
    317328442024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail31,410 miles (+1,771)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,410 miles
    Test number
    907848642099
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  15. Pass29,639 miles (+2,256)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    29,639 miles
    Test number
    209359351089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass27,383 miles (+2,231)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    27,383 miles
    Test number
    584438850025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass25,152 miles (+2,547)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    25,152 miles
    Test number
    194889549061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass22,605 miles (+947)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    22,605 miles
    Test number
    794022357331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,658 miles (+3,549)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    21,658 miles
    Test number
    301016856338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass18,109 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    18,109 miles
    Test number
    790946125351
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about V37 MGN

Does V37 MGN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V37 MGN expired on 9 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V37 MGN?
The MOT on V37 MGN expired on 9 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V37 MGN done?
V37 MGN was recorded at 50,798 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2022, an average of 1,956 miles a year.
Has V37 MGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V37 MGN has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on V37 MGN 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 MGN find?
V37 MGN passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2022 with 3 advisories: brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts; brake pad(s) wearing thin rears; offside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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