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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,595 cc

Y37 VKXMOT history

Y37 VKX is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 2 Oct 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 128,087 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2022.

Y37 VKX silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Oct 2023
Mileage
128,087 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,909 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y37 VKX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
19 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y37 VKX was last recorded at 128,087 miles on 3 Oct 2022, 5,837 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,250 miles · 19 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
5,837 miles
Average per year
4,909 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 128,087 miles
  • 2021 – 122,250 miles
  • 2020 – 118,316 miles
  • 2019 – 111,435 miles
  • 2018 – 105,637 miles
  • 2017 – 99,642 miles
  • 2016 – 92,721 miles
  • 2015 – 88,567 miles
  • 2014 – 83,199 miles
  • 2013 – 79,118 miles
  • 2012 – 76,828 miles
  • 2010 – 72,973 miles
  • 2009 – 70,933 miles
  • 2008 – 64,796 miles
  • 2007 – 54,897 miles
  • 2006 – 46,177 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,087 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Engine management light indicate fault

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 25 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,087 miles (+5,837)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    128,087 miles
    Test number
    390262651525
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass122,250 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    122,250 miles
    Test number
    742245664976
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all the pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail122,250 miles (+3,934)2 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,250 miles
    Test number
    496160619839
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all the pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass118,316 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    118,316 miles
    Test number
    286015619835
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail118,316 miles (+6,881)1 dangerous3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,316 miles
    Test number
    637554140898
    • DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass111,435 miles (+5,798)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    111,435 miles
    Test number
    491976944889
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass105,637 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    105,637 miles
    Test number
    593711451828
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail105,637 miles (+5,995)3 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,637 miles
    Test number
    625174033328
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass99,642 miles (+6,921)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    99,642 miles
    Test number
    180487451383
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryEngine management light indicate fault
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass92,721 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    92,721 miles
    Test number
    749116772400
    • AdvisoryChild seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryEngine management light indicate fault

  11. Fail92,721 miles (+4,154)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,721 miles
    Test number
    178106695890
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryChild seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryEngine management light indicate fault

  12. Pass88,567 miles (+5,368)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    88,567 miles
    Test number
    595646335060
    • NoteEngine management indicate fault

  13. Pass83,199 miles (+3)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    83,199 miles
    Test number
    435907254021
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteE.m.l. on

  14. Fail83,196 miles (+4,078)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,196 miles
    Test number
    347336454087
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteE.m.l. on

  15. Pass79,118 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    79,118 miles
    Test number
    905831783097
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail79,118 miles (+2,290)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,118 miles
    Test number
    528301783007
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass76,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    76,828 miles
    Test number
    618919382050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail76,827 miles (+3,854)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,827 miles
    Test number
    209339082095
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass72,973 miles (+2,040)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    72,973 miles
    Test number
    613245870080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass70,933 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    70,933 miles
    Test number
    562866599064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail70,933 miles (+6,137)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,933 miles
    Test number
    594976999021
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass64,796 miles (+9,899)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    64,796 miles
    Test number
    423639228021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass54,897 miles (+8,720)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    54,897 miles
    Test number
    980896427049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass46,177 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    46,177 miles
    Test number
    112835226040
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about Y37 VKX

Does Y37 VKX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y37 VKX expired on 2 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y37 VKX?
The MOT on Y37 VKX expired on 2 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y37 VKX done?
Y37 VKX was recorded at 128,087 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2022, an average of 4,909 miles a year.
Has Y37 VKX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y37 VKX has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on Y37 VKX 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 VKX find?
Y37 VKX passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2022 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 3 more.

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