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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

Y37 PDMMOT history

Y37 PDM is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 17 Oct 2024 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 214,732 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2023.

Y37 PDM red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Oct 2024
Mileage
214,732 mi
At MOT on 18 Oct 2023
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,471 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y37 PDM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y37 PDM was last recorded at 214,732 miles on 18 Oct 2023, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
214,727 miles · 30 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
6,471 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 214,732 miles
  • 2022 – 213,310 miles
  • 2020 – 212,199 miles
  • 2019 – 206,762 miles
  • 2018 – 203,052 miles
  • 2017 – 198,651 miles
  • 2016 – 192,288 miles
  • 2015 – 192,285 miles
  • 2014 – 180,012 miles
  • 2013 – 178,202 miles
  • 2012 – 173,941 miles
  • 2011 – 169,115 miles
  • 2010 – 157,520 miles
  • 2009 – 143,971 miles
  • 2008 – 130,890 miles
  • 2007 – 123,532 miles
  • 2006 – 102,643 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass214,732 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • General underside corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front steering rack boot slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass214,732 miles (+5)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    214,732 miles
    Test number
    862063687813
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail214,727 miles (+1,417)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,727 miles
    Test number
    809348122746
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass213,310 miles (+1,111)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    213,310 miles
    Test number
    932335154724
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass212,199 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    212,199 miles
    Test number
    689081380371
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion

  5. Fail212,197 miles (+5,435)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,197 miles
    Test number
    478752064119
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion

  6. Pass206,762 miles (+3,710)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    206,762 miles
    Test number
    781671827098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass203,052 miles (+99)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    203,052 miles
    Test number
    829901158685
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering rack boot slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail202,953 miles (+4,302)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,953 miles
    Test number
    570363153272
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering rack boot slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass198,651 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    198,651 miles
    Test number
    233104628832
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail198,643 miles (+6,355)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,643 miles
    Test number
    737941079827
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass192,288 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    192,288 miles
    Test number
    651873107174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail192,285 miles (+5)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,285 miles
    Test number
    306348807173
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure bolts missing (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure bolts missing (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment top mount rubber compressed (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Lower gear box mount cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass192,280 miles (+12,268)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    192,280 miles
    Test number
    872807231725
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass180,012 miles (+1,810)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    180,012 miles
    Test number
    919043654289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass178,202 miles (+4,261)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    178,202 miles
    Test number
    428645423202
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass173,941 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    173,941 miles
    Test number
    217639822244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

  17. Fail173,941 miles (+4,826)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,941 miles
    Test number
    338029422452
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

  18. Pass169,115 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    169,115 miles
    Test number
    347075821274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail169,115 miles (+11,595)3 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,115 miles
    Test number
    665314321218
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteN/s/f brake disc worn
    • NoteN/s/r brake disc worn
    • NoteO/s/f brake disc worn
    • NoteO/s/r brake disc worn

  20. Fail157,520 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,520 miles
    Test number
    560353500214
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass157,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    157,520 miles
    Test number
    594983900245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    351174209400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail143,971 miles (+13,081)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,971 miles
    Test number
    112193109212
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  24. Pass130,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    130,890 miles
    Test number
    373199198181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail130,890 miles (+7,358)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,890 miles
    Test number
    522659198195
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)

  26. Pass123,532 miles (+20,889)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    123,532 miles
    Test number
    704228997189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass102,643 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    102,643 miles
    Test number
    393083276180
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y37 PDM

Does Y37 PDM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y37 PDM expired on 17 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y37 PDM?
The MOT on Y37 PDM expired on 17 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y37 PDM done?
Y37 PDM was recorded at 214,732 miles at its MOT on 18 Oct 2023, an average of 6,471 miles a year.
Has Y37 PDM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y37 PDM has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on Y37 PDM 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 PDM find?
Y37 PDM passed its latest MOT on 18 Oct 2023 with 1 minor defect: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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