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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y37 KDVMOT history

Y37 KDV is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 26 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 129,769 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

Y37 KDV silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Sept 2027
Mileage
129,769 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,661 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y37 KDV
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
21 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y37 KDV was last recorded at 129,769 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Feb 2007: 41,520 miles, lower than 41,747 miles on 19 Feb 2007.

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
129,767 miles · 24 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,661 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,769 miles
  • 2025 – 127,974 miles
  • 2024 – 125,230 miles
  • 2023 – 123,244 miles
  • 2022 – 121,410 miles
  • 2021 – 119,802 miles
  • 2020 – 119,359 miles
  • 2019 – 116,854 miles
  • 2018 – 114,001 miles
  • 2017 – 111,801 miles
  • 2016 – 109,347 miles
  • 2015 – 106,029 miles
  • 2014 – 99,914 miles
  • 2013 – 93,712 miles
  • 2012 – 85,257 miles
  • 2011 – 76,379 miles
  • 2010 – 69,528 miles
  • 2009 – 57,880 miles
  • 2008 – 51,850 miles
  • 2007 – 41,520 miles
  • 2006 – 33,928 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,769 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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

32 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,769 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    129,769 miles
    Test number
    891669729085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail129,767 miles (+1,793)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,767 miles
    Test number
    907808398075
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass127,974 miles (+2,744)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    127,974 miles
    Test number
    157947512335
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Just starting to leak grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Top strut mounting has slight play.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass125,230 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    125,230 miles
    Test number
    652372620131
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail125,230 miles (+1,986)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,230 miles
    Test number
    274882289769
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass123,244 miles (+1,834)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    123,244 miles
    Test number
    851762719226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Greased (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Greased (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass121,410 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    121,410 miles
    Test number
    692237459256
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From hose front to back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From hose front to back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail121,410 miles (+1,608)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,410 miles
    Test number
    419630070611
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From hose front to back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From hose front to back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass119,802 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    119,802 miles
    Test number
    447716721416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail119,792 miles (+433)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,792 miles
    Test number
    289672286369
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Beam Mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Beam Mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Flexible Hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Flexible Hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Flexible Hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Flexible Hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass119,359 miles (+2,505)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    119,359 miles
    Test number
    221347291803
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass116,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    116,854 miles
    Test number
    305762361009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail116,854 miles (+2,853)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,854 miles
    Test number
    516988994845
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  14. Pass114,001 miles (+2,200)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    114,001 miles
    Test number
    758380877487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass111,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    111,801 miles
    Test number
    523509690098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail111,801 miles (+2,454)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,801 miles
    Test number
    887692898032
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass109,347 miles (+3,318)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    109,347 miles
    Test number
    635051993928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass106,029 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    106,029 miles
    Test number
    797528259606
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail106,029 miles (+6,115)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,029 miles
    Test number
    925742692329
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass99,914 miles (+177)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    99,914 miles
    Test number
    919068734210
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • Note13 pin socket has 7 pin adaptor fitted on retest.
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  21. Fail99,737 miles (+6,025)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,737 miles
    Test number
    768625224222
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureTrailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  22. Pass93,712 miles (+8,455)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    93,712 miles
    Test number
    297820443249
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOff/side inner front tread below 1.6mm

  23. Pass85,257 miles (+8,878)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    85,257 miles
    Test number
    985156332293
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass76,379 miles (+6,851)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    76,379 miles
    Test number
    686527131214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass69,528 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    69,528 miles
    Test number
    523296550234
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteEngine undersheild insecure
    • NoteFront brake disc in poor condition

  26. Fail69,528 miles (+11,648)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,528 miles
    Test number
    644236650279
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteEngine undersheild insecure
    • NoteFront brake disc in poor condition

  27. Pass57,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    57,880 miles
    Test number
    794983809018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail57,880 miles (+6,030)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,880 miles
    Test number
    833743709042
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  29. Pass51,850 miles (+10,330)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    51,850 miles
    Test number
    342460058088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass41,520 miles (-227)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    41,520 miles
    Test number
    784092457093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail41,747 miles (+7,819)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,747 miles
    Test number
    132600057002
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  32. Pass33,928 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    33,928 miles
    Test number
    883652466046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y37 KDV

Does Y37 KDV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y37 KDV is valid until 26 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y37 KDV?
The MOT on Y37 KDV is valid until 26 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y37 KDV done?
Y37 KDV was recorded at 129,769 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 4,661 miles a year.
Has Y37 KDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y37 KDV has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on Y37 KDV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Feb 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y37 KDV find?
Y37 KDV passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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