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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y237 XGNMOT history

Y237 XGN is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 78,310 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

Y237 XGN black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
78,310 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,357 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y237 XGN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
19 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y237 XGN was last recorded at 78,310 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 2,816 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
75,494 miles · 13 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,816 miles
Average per year
3,357 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 78,310 miles
  • 2024 – 75,494 miles
  • 2023 – 73,284 miles
  • 2022 – 70,821 miles
  • 2021 – 68,506 miles
  • 2020 – 64,956 miles
  • 2019 – 60,162 miles
  • 2018 – 56,941 miles
  • 2017 – 54,151 miles
  • 2016 – 50,251 miles
  • 2015 – 46,002 miles
  • 2014 – 40,137 miles
  • 2013 – 34,938 miles
  • 2011 – 28,210 miles
  • 2010 – 26,099 miles
  • 2009 – 22,957 miles
  • 2008 – 19,768 miles
  • 2007 – 16,105 miles
  • 2006 – 13,204 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,310 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,310 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    78,310 miles
    Test number
    804272635405
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail78,310 miles (+2,816)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,310 miles
    Test number
    998500115060
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass75,494 miles (+2,210)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    75,494 miles
    Test number
    400425020214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass73,284 miles (+2,463)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    73,284 miles
    Test number
    434019516276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass70,821 miles (+2,315)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    70,821 miles
    Test number
    303988713781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass68,506 miles (+3,550)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    68,506 miles
    Test number
    224674402911
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass64,956 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    64,956 miles
    Test number
    336814608508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail64,956 miles (+4,794)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,956 miles
    Test number
    405023325529
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  9. Pass60,162 miles (+3,221)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    60,162 miles
    Test number
    301344335134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAdvise nsf tyre cracking

  10. Pass56,941 miles (+2,790)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    56,941 miles
    Test number
    142164209764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass54,151 miles (+3,900)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2018
    Odometer
    54,151 miles
    Test number
    366091919976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass50,251 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    50,251 miles
    Test number
    848757352850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail50,251 miles (+4,249)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,251 miles
    Test number
    531006444782
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass46,002 miles (+5,865)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    46,002 miles
    Test number
    236168715481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,137 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    40,137 miles
    Test number
    255704814181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail40,137 miles (+5,199)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,137 miles
    Test number
    288374114488
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass34,938 miles (+6,728)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    34,938 miles
    Test number
    337044633120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,210 miles (+2,111)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    28,210 miles
    Test number
    849540081193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,099 miles (+3,142)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    26,099 miles
    Test number
    652279070198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,957 miles (+3,189)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    22,957 miles
    Test number
    662395979147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass19,768 miles (+3,663)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    19,768 miles
    Test number
    223695078132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass16,105 miles (+2,901)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    16,105 miles
    Test number
    721103577119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass13,204 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    13,204 miles
    Test number
    511463976176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y237 XGN

Does Y237 XGN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y237 XGN is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y237 XGN?
The MOT on Y237 XGN is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y237 XGN done?
Y237 XGN was recorded at 78,310 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 3,357 miles a year.
Has Y237 XGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y237 XGN has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on Y237 XGN 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 Y237 XGN find?
Y237 XGN passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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