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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 2,792 cc

X37 UYCMOT history

X37 UYC is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 169,384 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

X37 UYC silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
169,384 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,025 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X37 UYC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X37 UYC was last recorded at 169,384 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 4,095 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,289 miles · 29 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,095 miles
Average per year
5,025 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,384 miles
  • 2025 – 165,289 miles
  • 2024 – 160,658 miles
  • 2023 – 156,434 miles
  • 2022 – 155,760 miles
  • 2019 – 155,750 miles
  • 2018 – 153,261 miles
  • 2017 – 150,886 miles
  • 2016 – 145,676 miles
  • 2015 – 141,875 miles
  • 2014 – 138,219 miles
  • 2013 – 135,714 miles
  • 2012 – 130,831 miles
  • 2011 – 126,253 miles
  • 2009 – 119,397 miles
  • 2008 – 111,906 miles
  • 2007 – 99,202 miles
  • 2006 – 81,245 miles
  • 2005 – 64,432 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,384 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass169,384 miles (+4,095)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    169,384 miles
    Test number
    279317906150
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass165,289 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    165,289 miles
    Test number
    877414442678
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail165,289 miles (+6)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,289 miles
    Test number
    116469487965
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail165,283 miles (+4,625)1 dangerous6 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,283 miles
    Test number
    917763630273
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass160,658 miles (+4,224)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    160,658 miles
    Test number
    675682663854
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass156,434 miles (+12)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    156,434 miles
    Test number
    121577764002
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail156,422 miles (+662)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,422 miles
    Test number
    956178121079
    • MajorNearside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass155,760 miles (+10)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    155,760 miles
    Test number
    653324068218
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  9. Fail155,750 miles (+2,489)10 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,750 miles
    Test number
    163919007253
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main at thre rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass153,261 miles (+2,375)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    153,261 miles
    Test number
    565665281705
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass150,886 miles (+5,210)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    150,886 miles
    Test number
    559465975333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass145,676 miles (+3,801)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    145,676 miles
    Test number
    266653222525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass141,875 miles (+3,656)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    141,875 miles
    Test number
    627483515171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass138,219 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    138,219 miles
    Test number
    445429214119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail138,219 miles (+2,505)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,219 miles
    Test number
    729038514142
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass135,714 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    135,714 miles
    Test number
    547060703127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail135,714 miles (+4,883)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,714 miles
    Test number
    908798693081
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass130,831 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    130,831 miles
    Test number
    737849202121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail130,831 miles (+4,578)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,831 miles
    Test number
    379458792071
    • FailureNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

  20. Pass126,253 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    126,253 miles
    Test number
    599231191071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  21. Fail126,253 miles (+6,856)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,253 miles
    Test number
    505255871044
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  22. Pass119,397 miles (+7,491)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    119,397 miles
    Test number
    141762349386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass111,906 miles (+454)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    111,906 miles
    Test number
    343962438376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail111,452 miles (+12,250)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,452 miles
    Test number
    321905328328
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass99,202 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    99,202 miles
    Test number
    891391137394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail99,202 miles (+17,957)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,202 miles
    Test number
    713731637390
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass81,245 miles (+16,813)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    81,245 miles
    Test number
    243749916328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass64,432 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    64,432 miles
    Test number
    444773095258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail64,431 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,431 miles
    Test number
    910673795223
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about X37 UYC

Does X37 UYC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X37 UYC is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on X37 UYC?
The MOT on X37 UYC is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X37 UYC done?
X37 UYC was recorded at 169,384 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 5,025 miles a year.
Has X37 UYC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X37 UYC has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on X37 UYC 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 UYC find?
X37 UYC passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: front oil leak, but not excessive.

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