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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y37 KVWMOT history

Y37 KVW is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 118,934 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2025.

Y37 KVW blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 Oct 2026
Mileage
118,934 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,359 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y37 KVW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
17 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y37 KVW was last recorded at 118,934 miles on 16 Oct 2025, 4,444 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,490 miles · 28 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,444 miles
Average per year
3,359 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 118,934 miles
  • 2024 – 114,490 miles
  • 2023 – 111,081 miles
  • 2022 – 107,836 miles
  • 2021 – 104,592 miles
  • 2020 – 100,599 miles
  • 2019 – 96,875 miles
  • 2018 – 95,118 miles
  • 2017 – 92,906 miles
  • 2016 – 91,124 miles
  • 2015 – 88,274 miles
  • 2014 – 83,931 miles
  • 2013 – 79,179 miles
  • 2012 – 75,505 miles
  • 2011 – 71,945 miles
  • 2010 – 67,816 miles
  • 2009 – 65,124 miles
  • 2008 – 63,061 miles
  • 2007 – 60,769 miles
  • 2006 – 53,994 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,934 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cobbled

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 16 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,934 miles (+4,444)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    118,934 miles
    Test number
    452188552822
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cobbled

  2. Pass114,490 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    114,490 miles
    Test number
    130217559427
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail114,490 miles (+3,409)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,490 miles
    Test number
    630627529631
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass111,081 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    111,081 miles
    Test number
    729634131013
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Slight play in the suspension suspect wheel bearing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Slight play in the suspension suspect wheel bearing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail111,081 miles (+3,245)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,081 miles
    Test number
    703420195575
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Slight play in the suspension suspect wheel bearing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Slight play in the suspension suspect wheel bearing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass107,836 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    107,836 miles
    Test number
    551423850854
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail107,836 miles (+3,244)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,836 miles
    Test number
    463147916551
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass104,592 miles (+3,993)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    104,592 miles
    Test number
    952716260868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass100,599 miles (+3,724)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    100,599 miles
    Test number
    837398337290
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass96,875 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    96,875 miles
    Test number
    233831081454
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail96,875 miles (+1,757)2 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,875 miles
    Test number
    946372542422
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass95,118 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    95,118 miles
    Test number
    864178553849
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  13. Fail95,117 miles (+2,211)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,117 miles
    Test number
    275863926941
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • 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))

  14. Pass92,906 miles (+1,782)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    92,906 miles
    Test number
    111937675387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass91,124 miles (+2,850)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    91,124 miles
    Test number
    416314065497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass88,274 miles (+4,343)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    88,274 miles
    Test number
    262478496352
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass83,931 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    83,931 miles
    Test number
    278094534277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust rusty condition

  18. Fail83,931 miles (+4,752)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,931 miles
    Test number
    437224934266
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust rusty condition

  19. Pass79,179 miles (+3,674)6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    79,179 miles
    Test number
    849078043263
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteBoth headlamp aims on lower limit
    • NoteDampness around offside rear shock
    • NoteNearside rear tyre slightly mishaped
    • NoteSigns of front anti-roll bar wearing

  20. Pass75,505 miles (+3,560)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    75,505 miles
    Test number
    467001142283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass71,945 miles (+4,129)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    71,945 miles
    Test number
    747582151235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass67,816 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    67,816 miles
    Test number
    324501450466
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  23. Fail67,816 miles (+2,692)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,816 miles
    Test number
    721561850221
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  24. Pass65,124 miles (+2,063)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    65,124 miles
    Test number
    744948519212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass63,061 miles (+2,292)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    63,061 miles
    Test number
    254919218207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass60,769 miles (+6,775)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    60,769 miles
    Test number
    141429217298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass53,994 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    53,994 miles
    Test number
    951637066108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y37 KVW

Does Y37 KVW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y37 KVW expired on 29 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y37 KVW?
The MOT on Y37 KVW expired on 29 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y37 KVW done?
Y37 KVW was recorded at 118,934 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2025, an average of 3,359 miles a year.
Has Y37 KVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y37 KVW has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on Y37 KVW 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 KVW find?
Y37 KVW passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside rear nail in tyre; offside rear tyre cobbled.

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