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Volkswagen Passat

Silver · Diesel · 2000 · 1,896 cc

X37 GBCMOT history

X37 GBC is a silver diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 19 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 31 Oct 2020 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 171,045 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2022.

X37 GBC silver Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 31 Oct 2020
Mileage
171,045 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2022
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,883 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X37 GBC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
19 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Oct 2020
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

X37 GBC was last recorded at 171,045 miles on 22 Jul 2022, 1,703 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,342 miles · 1 Nov 2019
Between the last two tests
1,703 miles
Average per year
6,883 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 171,045 miles
  • 2019 – 169,342 miles
  • 2018 – 165,710 miles
  • 2017 – 158,834 miles
  • 2016 – 151,350 miles
  • 2015 – 149,010 miles
  • 2014 – 142,485 miles
  • 2013 – 136,698 miles
  • 2012 – 128,798 miles
  • 2011 – 119,947 miles
  • 2010 – 110,205 miles
  • 2009 – 98,621 miles
  • 2008 – 86,554 miles
  • 2007 – 73,332 miles
  • 2006 – 59,151 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail171,045 miles
  • DangerousBrake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
  • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
  • MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail171,045 miles (+1,703)4 dangerous10 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,045 miles
    Test number
    803141818673
    • DangerousBrake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass169,342 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    169,342 miles
    Test number
    697865928909
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine over gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened bushes perished inside the links (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust system corroded

  3. Fail169,342 miles (+3,632)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,342 miles
    Test number
    639854221576
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine over gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened bushes perished inside the links (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust system corroded

  4. Pass165,710 miles (+6,876)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    165,710 miles
    Test number
    497482231091
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass158,834 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    158,834 miles
    Test number
    275225169566
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

  6. Fail158,827 miles (+7,477)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,827 miles
    Test number
    206340501346
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

  7. Pass151,350 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    151,350 miles
    Test number
    928155315052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail151,313 miles (+2,303)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,313 miles
    Test number
    230709815711
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

  9. Pass149,010 miles (+6,525)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    149,010 miles
    Test number
    406600005153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass142,485 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    142,485 miles
    Test number
    255656104464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail142,485 miles (+5,787)3 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,485 miles
    Test number
    247309094059
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  12. Pass136,698 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    136,698 miles
    Test number
    175079093087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail136,698 miles (+7,900)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,698 miles
    Test number
    716478293038
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

  14. Pass128,798 miles (+8,851)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    128,798 miles
    Test number
    875121502139
    • NoteFront tyres worn and cut on the edges 205/60r15h

  15. Pass119,947 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    119,947 miles
    Test number
    217055301420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail119,947 miles (+9,742)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,947 miles
    Test number
    209822101474
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass110,205 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    110,205 miles
    Test number
    940529300145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail110,205 miles (+11,584)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,205 miles
    Test number
    652085500155
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass98,621 miles (+12,067)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    98,621 miles
    Test number
    963667709106
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass86,554 miles (+13,222)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    86,554 miles
    Test number
    863566908120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass73,332 miles (+14,181)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    73,332 miles
    Test number
    102476007182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass59,151 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    59,151 miles
    Test number
    541989606170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail59,151 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,151 miles
    Test number
    180829606178
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Questions about X37 GBC

Does X37 GBC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X37 GBC expired on 31 Oct 2020, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X37 GBC?
The MOT on X37 GBC expired on 31 Oct 2020. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X37 GBC done?
X37 GBC was recorded at 171,045 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2022, an average of 6,883 miles a year.
Has X37 GBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X37 GBC has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on X37 GBC 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 X37 GBC find?
X37 GBC failed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2022 with 4 dangerous defects, 10 major defects and 1 minor defect: brake servo inoperative; brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50%; front brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, and 12 more.

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