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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 2,792 cc

X437 BAEMOT history

X437 BAE is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Oct 2000. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 65,279 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

X437 BAE black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jan 2027
Mileage
65,279 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,909 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X437 BAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
17 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X437 BAE was last recorded at 65,279 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 1,033 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,246 miles · 14 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
1,033 miles
Average per year
1,909 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,279 miles
  • 2023 – 64,246 miles
  • 2020 – 63,839 miles
  • 2019 – 60,610 miles
  • 2016 – 60,570 miles
  • 2015 – 55,372 miles
  • 2014 – 48,192 miles
  • 2013 – 46,326 miles
  • 2012 – 44,053 miles
  • 2011 – 40,367 miles
  • 2010 – 38,123 miles
  • 2009 – 35,745 miles
  • 2008 – 32,041 miles
  • 2006 – 30,072 miles
  • 2005 – 26,716 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,279 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

18 tests since 3 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,279 miles (+1,033)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    65,279 miles
    Test number
    410169863145
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass64,246 miles (+37)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    64,246 miles
    Test number
    250346531586
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail64,209 miles (+370)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,209 miles
    Test number
    144254090609
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass63,839 miles (+3,229)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    63,839 miles
    Test number
    773845509680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass60,610 miles (+40)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    60,610 miles
    Test number
    809785749418
    • MinorCentral Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior rear view mirror deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  6. Fail60,570 miles (+5,198)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,570 miles
    Test number
    957840065000
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges

  7. Pass55,372 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    55,372 miles
    Test number
    666904554027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail55,372 miles (+7,180)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,372 miles
    Test number
    568174367265
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  9. Pass48,192 miles (+1,866)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    48,192 miles
    Test number
    205671864289
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEngine management light on

  10. Pass46,326 miles (+2,273)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    46,326 miles
    Test number
    117244053296
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine light on

  11. Pass44,053 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    44,053 miles
    Test number
    788716352285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  12. Fail44,052 miles (+3,685)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,052 miles
    Test number
    265675352249
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  13. Pass40,367 miles (+2,244)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    40,367 miles
    Test number
    429892231125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass38,123 miles (+2,378)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    38,123 miles
    Test number
    874148990011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,745 miles (+3,704)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    35,745 miles
    Test number
    940168779078
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front wheel bearing

  16. Pass32,041 miles (+1,969)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    32,041 miles
    Test number
    781153738047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,072 miles (+3,356)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    30,072 miles
    Test number
    384264116331
    • NoteTyres worn

  18. Pass26,716 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    26,716 miles
    Test number
    540577105358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X437 BAE

Does X437 BAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X437 BAE is valid until 13 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on X437 BAE?
The MOT on X437 BAE is valid until 13 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X437 BAE done?
X437 BAE was recorded at 65,279 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 1,909 miles a year.
Has X437 BAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X437 BAE has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on X437 BAE 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 X437 BAE find?
X437 BAE passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front service brake binding but not excessively; rear suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion.

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