Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y37 BSFMOT history

Y37 BSF is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 23 Mar 2023 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 156,200 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2022.

Y37 BSF silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 Mar 2023
Mileage
156,200 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2022
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,915 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for Y37 BSF in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
Y37 BSF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
11 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y37 BSF was last recorded at 156,200 miles on 24 Mar 2022, 7,937 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,263 miles · 22 Mar 2019
Between the last two tests
7,937 miles
Average per year
7,915 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 156,200 miles
  • 2019 – 148,263 miles
  • 2018 – 142,273 miles
  • 2017 – 138,755 miles
  • 2016 – 131,817 miles
  • 2015 – 125,566 miles
  • 2013 – 116,088 miles
  • 2012 – 111,965 miles
  • 2011 – 105,400 miles
  • 2010 – 84,595 miles
  • 2009 – 63,332 miles
  • 2008 – 54,795 miles
  • 2007 – 44,626 miles
  • 2006 – 30,988 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,200 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Both front will arches

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 29 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,200 miles (+7,937)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    156,200 miles
    Test number
    913260667785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass148,263 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    148,263 miles
    Test number
    190519956766
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front will arches

  3. Fail148,263 miles (+5,990)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,263 miles
    Test number
    335441814168
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front will arches

  4. Pass142,273 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    142,273 miles
    Test number
    607889506854
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front wings corroded

  5. Fail142,273 miles (+3,518)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,273 miles
    Test number
    358074877120
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded long front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front wings corroded

  6. Pass138,755 miles (+2,000)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    138,755 miles
    Test number
    805269616557
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle outer arms (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake back plates corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside number plate light out at time of test
    • AdvisorySome brake pipe greased preventing full inspection

  7. Fail136,755 miles (+4,938)4 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,755 miles
    Test number
    630588895644
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle outer arms (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake back plates corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside number plate light out at time of test
    • AdvisoryOffside rear disc inner face pitted/corroded
    • AdvisorySome brake pipe greased preventing full inspection

  8. Pass131,817 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    131,817 miles
    Test number
    579940316046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail131,817 miles (+6,251)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,817 miles
    Test number
    736467675960
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  10. Pass125,566 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    125,566 miles
    Test number
    339635315075
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Fail125,566 miles (+9,478)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,566 miles
    Test number
    917875015003
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass116,088 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    116,088 miles
    Test number
    158286703310
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail116,088 miles (+4,123)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,088 miles
    Test number
    257636303337
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass111,965 miles (+6,565)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    111,965 miles
    Test number
    787695212391
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass105,400 miles (+20,805)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    105,400 miles
    Test number
    448101411341
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass84,595 miles (+21,263)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    84,595 miles
    Test number
    380849290485
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteAdvice slight brake bind at n/s and o/s rear brakes
    • NoteAdvice small cut in n/s cv boot
    • NoteAdvice wear in n/s and o/s front wishbone bushes

  17. Pass63,332 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    63,332 miles
    Test number
    453511129382
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteAdvice slight brake bind at n/s and o/s rear brakes
    • NoteAdvice wear in n/s and o/s front wishbone bushes

  18. Fail63,332 miles (+8,537)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,332 miles
    Test number
    643380329370
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteAdvice slight brake bind at n/s and o/s rear brakes
    • NoteAdvice wear in n/s and o/s front wishbone bushes

  19. Pass54,795 miles (+10,169)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    54,795 miles
    Test number
    774450958210
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvice slight wear in n/s and o/s front wishbone bushes
    • NoteAdvice small cut in n/s cv boot

  20. Pass44,626 miles (+13,638)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2008
    Odometer
    44,626 miles
    Test number
    781788347131
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteAdvice slight play in n/s and o/s front strut top mgs
    • NoteAdvice slight wear in n/s and o/s front wishbone bushes

  21. Pass30,988 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2007
    Odometer
    30,988 miles
    Test number
    801849546120
    • NoteAdvice small cut in n/s front, cv boot
    • NoteAdvice wear in n/s and o/s front wishbone bushes

Questions about Y37 BSF

Does Y37 BSF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y37 BSF expired on 23 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y37 BSF?
The MOT on Y37 BSF expired on 23 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y37 BSF done?
Y37 BSF was recorded at 156,200 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2022, an average of 7,915 miles a year.
Has Y37 BSF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y37 BSF has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on Y37 BSF 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 Y37 BSF find?
Y37 BSF passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

Related registrations

Browse all Y37 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.