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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 2000 · 1,600 cc

X437 EGKMOT history

X437 EGK is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Nov 2000. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 76,845 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2026.

X437 EGK green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jun 2027
Mileage
76,845 mi
At MOT on 4 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,896 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X437 EGK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
13 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X437 EGK was last recorded at 76,845 miles on 4 Jun 2026, 742 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Aug 2018: 63,436 miles, lower than 64,549 miles on 15 Aug 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
76,103 miles · 1 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
742 miles
Average per year
1,896 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,845 miles
  • 2025 – 76,103 miles
  • 2024 – 74,750 miles
  • 2023 – 72,294 miles
  • 2022 – 70,460 miles
  • 2021 – 68,508 miles
  • 2020 – 67,602 miles
  • 2019 – 65,997 miles
  • 2018 – 63,436 miles
  • 2017 – 64,549 miles
  • 2016 – 58,839 miles
  • 2015 – 54,926 miles
  • 2014 – 51,106 miles
  • 2013 – 46,544 miles
  • 2012 – 45,017 miles
  • 2011 – 43,884 miles
  • 2010 – 43,335 miles
  • 2009 – 42,901 miles
  • 2008 – 42,281 miles
  • 2007 – 41,318 miles
  • 2006 – 38,974 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,845 miles
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryExhaust corrodedRecorded at 2 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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,845 miles (+742)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    76,845 miles
    Test number
    831184975486
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
  2. Pass76,103 miles (+1,353)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    76,103 miles
    Test number
    531934474639
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component pipes (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
  3. Pass74,750 miles (+2,456)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    74,750 miles
    Test number
    420506484555
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber top mount has slight play present (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiper blade perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber top mount has slight play present (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Spare tyre defective spare tyre under inflated
    • AdvisoryRear washers not working
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade perished
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
  4. Pass72,294 miles (+1,834)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    72,294 miles
    Test number
    192608348768
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  5. Pass70,460 miles (+1,952)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    70,460 miles
    Test number
    658592309427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass68,508 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    68,508 miles
    Test number
    605127472154
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail68,508 miles (+906)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,508 miles
    Test number
    425648554067
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • 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))
  8. Pass67,602 miles (+1,605)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    67,602 miles
    Test number
    620214288407
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass65,997 miles (+2,561)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    65,997 miles
    Test number
    525853127606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass63,436 miles (-1,113)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    63,436 miles
    Test number
    753121657876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass64,549 miles (+5,710)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    64,549 miles
    Test number
    147468617530
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer Joint to Centre Section (7.1.2)
  12. Pass58,839 miles (+3,913)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    58,839 miles
    Test number
    415035700485
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outer edges
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
  13. Pass54,926 miles (+3,820)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    54,926 miles
    Test number
    304504514602
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing on outside edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on outside and inside edges.
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
  14. Pass51,106 miles (+68)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    51,106 miles
    Test number
    165521734266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail51,038 miles (+4,494)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,038 miles
    Test number
    836078914246
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  16. Pass46,544 miles8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    46,544 miles
    Test number
    347271623272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear brakes binding slightly
  17. Fail46,544 miles (+1,527)1 failure10 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,544 miles
    Test number
    235621723212
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear brakes binding slightly
  18. Pass45,017 miles (+1,133)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    45,017 miles
    Test number
    516350122254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass43,884 miles (+549)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    43,884 miles
    Test number
    606466811288
    • NoteFront wiper blades starting to deteriorate
    • NoteRear brakes tight when wheels rotated
  20. Pass43,335 miles (+434)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    43,335 miles
    Test number
    991151820242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,901 miles (+620)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    42,901 miles
    Test number
    964493129225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,281 miles (+963)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    42,281 miles
    Test number
    844169018269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass41,318 miles (+2,344)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    41,318 miles
    Test number
    541675017226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    38,974 miles
    Test number
    613135266146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X437 EGK

Does X437 EGK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X437 EGK is valid until 3 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on X437 EGK?
The MOT on X437 EGK is valid until 3 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X437 EGK done?
X437 EGK was recorded at 76,845 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2026, an average of 1,896 miles a year.
Has X437 EGK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X437 EGK has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on X437 EGK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Aug 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X437 EGK find?
X437 EGK passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: power steering component has slight seepage from a component; exhaust corroded.

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