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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

X37 KBOMOT history

X37 KBO is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 7 Oct 2026 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 161,431 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2025.

X37 KBO black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Oct 2026
Mileage
161,431 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2025
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,947 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X37 KBO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X37 KBO was last recorded at 161,431 miles on 8 Oct 2025, 963 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,468 miles · 28 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
963 miles
Average per year
6,947 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 161,431 miles
  • 2024 – 160,468 miles
  • 2023 – 159,503 miles
  • 2022 – 158,137 miles
  • 2021 – 155,058 miles
  • 2020 – 151,608 miles
  • 2019 – 148,034 miles
  • 2018 – 141,315 miles
  • 2017 – 130,075 miles
  • 2016 – 118,130 miles
  • 2015 – 106,465 miles
  • 2014 – 95,914 miles
  • 2013 – 85,241 miles
  • 2012 – 72,205 miles
  • 2011 – 53,526 miles
  • 2010 – 41,159 miles
  • 2009 – 37,099 miles
  • 2008 – 31,424 miles
  • 2007 – 27,959 miles
  • 2006 – 24,170 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,431 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS&OS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS&OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most rear bush (5.3.4 (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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 4 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,431 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    161,431 miles
    Test number
    590262259228
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS&OS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS&OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail161,431 miles (+963)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,431 miles
    Test number
    877207926486
    • MajorSide repeater not working NS&OS (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS&OS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS&OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass160,468 miles (+965)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    160,468 miles
    Test number
    267183336977
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear seatbelt buckle cover missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass159,503 miles (+1,366)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    159,503 miles
    Test number
    351216979201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass158,137 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    158,137 miles
    Test number
    963803428038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail158,137 miles (+3,079)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,137 miles
    Test number
    949739087349
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass155,058 miles (+38)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    155,058 miles
    Test number
    189883430363
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • 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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail155,020 miles (+3,412)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,020 miles
    Test number
    947402556730
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • 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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass151,608 miles (+3,574)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    151,608 miles
    Test number
    325806526364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass148,034 miles (+6,719)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    148,034 miles
    Test number
    974103137568
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass141,315 miles (+11,240)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    141,315 miles
    Test number
    226558017383
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass130,075 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    130,075 miles
    Test number
    968869690018
    • AdvisoryExcessive play in both steering rack joint ends
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail130,075 miles (+11,945)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,075 miles
    Test number
    395344849629
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExcessive play in both steering rack joint ends
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass118,130 miles (+11,665)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    118,130 miles
    Test number
    503565559106
    • AdvisoryPlay in both front rack arms

  15. Pass106,465 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    106,465 miles
    Test number
    849042895083
    • NotePlay in both steering rack joints

  16. Fail106,465 miles (+10,551)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,465 miles
    Test number
    377762795025
    • 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)
    • NotePlay in both steering rack joints

  17. Pass95,914 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    95,914 miles
    Test number
    145608484440
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Fail95,914 miles (+10,673)6 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,914 miles
    Test number
    786348284086
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteOffside front inner c.v.gaitor leaking grease

  19. Pass85,241 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    85,241 miles
    Test number
    415846283069
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteO/s/f inner c.v.gaitor leaking

  20. Fail85,241 miles (+13,036)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,241 miles
    Test number
    108206083031
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteO/s/f inner c.v.gaitor leaking

  21. Pass72,205 miles (+18,679)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    72,205 miles
    Test number
    188446492471
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  22. Pass53,526 miles (+12,367)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    53,526 miles
    Test number
    166544291428
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass41,159 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    41,159 miles
    Test number
    361216790070
    • 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)

  24. Fail41,159 miles (+413)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,159 miles
    Test number
    472036590066
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • 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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteWipers juddering

  25. Pass40,746 miles (+3,647)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    40,746 miles
    Test number
    101335420065
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass37,099 miles (+5,675)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    37,099 miles
    Test number
    640374119067
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass31,424 miles (+3,465)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    31,424 miles
    Test number
    132005718058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass27,959 miles (+3,789)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    27,959 miles
    Test number
    520003607074
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass24,170 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    24,170 miles
    Test number
    264324506066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X37 KBO

Does X37 KBO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X37 KBO expired on 7 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X37 KBO?
The MOT on X37 KBO expired on 7 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X37 KBO done?
X37 KBO was recorded at 161,431 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2025, an average of 6,947 miles a year.
Has X37 KBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X37 KBO has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on X37 KBO 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 KBO find?
X37 KBO passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: front brake hose slightly deteriorated ns&os; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ns&os, and 1 more.

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