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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

X437 VOTMOT history

X437 VOT is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Feb 2001. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 97,385 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

X437 VOT red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jul 2027
Mileage
97,385 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,626 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X437 VOT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
3 Feb 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X437 VOT was last recorded at 97,385 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 4,121 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,264 miles · 9 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,121 miles
Average per year
3,626 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,385 miles
  • 2025 – 93,264 miles
  • 2023 – 86,898 miles
  • 2022 – 75,305 miles
  • 2021 – 73,641 miles
  • 2020 – 71,697 miles
  • 2019 – 69,471 miles
  • 2018 – 66,292 miles
  • 2017 – 62,977 miles
  • 2016 – 59,575 miles
  • 2015 – 51,996 miles
  • 2014 – 46,913 miles
  • 2013 – 44,311 miles
  • 2012 – 41,059 miles
  • 2011 – 37,675 miles
  • 2010 – 34,954 miles
  • 2009 – 31,449 miles
  • 2008 – 27,962 miles
  • 2007 – 25,612 miles
  • 2006 – 22,922 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,385 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint rear silencer to middle (6.1.2 (a))

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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured fading

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 12 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,385 miles (+4,121)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    97,385 miles
    Test number
    352321618427
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint rear silencer to middle (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass93,264 miles (+6,366)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    93,264 miles
    Test number
    673344825813
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing panel (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass86,898 miles (+11,593)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    86,898 miles
    Test number
    424225796384
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass75,305 miles (+1,664)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    75,305 miles
    Test number
    315018385994
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass73,641 miles (+1,944)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    73,641 miles
    Test number
    222186191053
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnderside components corroded

  6. Pass71,697 miles (+2,226)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    71,697 miles
    Test number
    452800309128
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tiny blow at cat (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall scuffed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured fading (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension has surface rust

  7. Pass69,471 miles (+3,179)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    69,471 miles
    Test number
    661607487647
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat sounds like a slight blow (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured fading (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear axle/arms have surface rust

  8. Pass66,292 miles (+3,315)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    66,292 miles
    Test number
    405530067064
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass62,977 miles (+3,402)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    62,977 miles
    Test number
    799475903465
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust mounting corroded but system still secure
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre sidewall perishing
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread blurring (6.3.1d)

  10. Pass59,575 miles (+3,717)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    59,575 miles
    Test number
    928982154857
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chips (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres treads cracking
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mounting broken,but system still secure
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes starting to spit

  11. Pass55,858 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    55,858 miles
    Test number
    770351794894
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mounting corroded off
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  12. Fail55,858 miles (+3,862)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,858 miles
    Test number
    776632731963
    • FailureOffside Front Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mounting corroded off
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Pass51,996 miles (+5,083)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    51,996 miles
    Test number
    429554615052
    • NoteBoth front lower wishbones rear bushes perishing
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn close to limit on inner edges

  14. Pass46,913 miles (+2,602)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    46,913 miles
    Test number
    168738004472
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteBoth side repeaters wet inside.
    • NoteCleaned headlamp protectors.

  15. Pass44,311 miles (+3,252)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    44,311 miles
    Test number
    287167403040
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • NoteBoth side repeaters wet inside.
    • NoteN/s/f bumper scuffed.
    • NoteRear no plate slightly detioriated.

  16. Pass41,059 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    41,059 miles
    Test number
    498776302060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteAdvise condensation in repeater lenses

  17. Fail41,059 miles (+3,384)2 dangerous6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,059 miles
    Test number
    855865002007
    • DangerousNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteAdvise condensation in repeater lenses

  18. Pass37,675 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    37,675 miles
    Test number
    246569811020
    • NoteAdvise light corrosion to front brake discs inner faces
    • NoteAdvise slight grab from rear brakes

  19. Fail37,675 miles (+2,721)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,675 miles
    Test number
    289819811047
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteAdvise light corrosion to front brake discs inner faces
    • NoteAdvise slight grab from rear brakes

  20. Pass34,954 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    34,954 miles
    Test number
    931785020052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  21. Fail34,954 miles (+3,505)2 dangerous1 failure4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,954 miles
    Test number
    974222220084
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteBoth front tyrea look like thay have been run flat at some time
    • NoteO/s/r tyre inner wall is starting to crack

  22. Pass31,449 miles (+3,487)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    31,449 miles
    Test number
    171532619494
    • 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)
    • NoteCoolent level close to min.
    • NoteO/s wiper poor at clearing screen.

  23. Pass27,962 miles (+2,350)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    27,962 miles
    Test number
    871186818002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass25,612 miles (+2,690)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    25,612 miles
    Test number
    702958207053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass22,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    22,922 miles
    Test number
    434542116022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X437 VOT

Does X437 VOT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X437 VOT is valid until 26 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on X437 VOT?
The MOT on X437 VOT is valid until 26 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X437 VOT done?
X437 VOT was recorded at 97,385 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 3,626 miles a year.
Has X437 VOT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X437 VOT has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2016.
Has the mileage on X437 VOT 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 VOT find?
X437 VOT passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 2 more.

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