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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,792 cc

Y37 XRNMOT history

Y37 XRN is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 1 Sept 2023 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 207,849 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2022.

Y37 XRN silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Sept 2023
Mileage
207,849 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2022
MOT tests
28
16 passed · 12 failed
Per year
7,448 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y37 XRN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
4 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y37 XRN was last recorded at 207,849 miles on 2 Sept 2022, 2,764 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
205,085 miles · 25 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
2,764 miles
Average per year
7,448 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 207,849 miles
  • 2021 – 205,085 miles
  • 2020 – 203,527 miles
  • 2019 – 199,681 miles
  • 2018 – 195,280 miles
  • 2017 – 186,430 miles
  • 2016 – 178,224 miles
  • 2015 – 166,422 miles
  • 2014 – 155,688 miles
  • 2013 – 138,962 miles
  • 2012 – 127,998 miles
  • 2010 – 122,861 miles
  • 2009 – 116,788 miles
  • 2008 – 105,032 miles
  • 2007 – 97,049 miles
  • 2006 – 86,637 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass207,849 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and back (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back and inner and outer sills and floor area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and back

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and back

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Both front top mounts worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass207,849 miles (+2,764)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    207,849 miles
    Test number
    744713235303
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and back (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back and inner and outer sills and floor area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass205,085 miles (+6)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    205,085 miles
    Test number
    526867642969
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and back (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and back (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back and inner and outer sills and floor area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front top mounts worn

  3. Fail205,079 miles (+1,552)1 dangerous3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,079 miles
    Test number
    200826136286
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and back (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and back (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and back (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back and inner and outer sills and floor area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front top mounts worn

  4. Pass203,527 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    203,527 miles
    Test number
    150887045327
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material variuos (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail203,527 miles (+3,846)1 repaired1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,527 miles
    Test number
    197909206010
    • Repaired at testStop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material variuos (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass199,681 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    199,681 miles
    Test number
    785722154584
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Fail199,681 miles (+4,401)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,681 miles
    Test number
    272148619073
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass195,280 miles (+8,850)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    195,280 miles
    Test number
    490385477856
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  9. Pass186,430 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    186,430 miles
    Test number
    882554929422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail186,430 miles (+8,206)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,430 miles
    Test number
    824751172403
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  11. Pass178,224 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    178,224 miles
    Test number
    778585132583
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Fail178,224 miles (+11,802)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,224 miles
    Test number
    116107488295
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass166,422 miles (+58)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    166,422 miles
    Test number
    175371595430
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail166,364 miles (+10,676)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,364 miles
    Test number
    157799075466
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear 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)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass155,688 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    155,688 miles
    Test number
    716720104156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail155,688 miles (+16,726)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,688 miles
    Test number
    839300904196
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass138,962 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    138,962 miles
    Test number
    576430003141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail138,962 miles (+10,964)5 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,962 miles
    Test number
    389070903140
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteAdvise EPC warning light on
    • NoteAdvise engine warning light on

  19. Pass127,998 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    127,998 miles
    Test number
    789842662033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail127,998 miles (+5,137)1 dangerous5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,998 miles
    Test number
    729960662049
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  21. Pass122,861 miles (+6,073)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    122,861 miles
    Test number
    544574750131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass116,788 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    116,788 miles
    Test number
    254468369144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Fail116,788 miles (+11,756)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,788 miles
    Test number
    363847369128
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass105,032 miles (+7,983)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2009
    Odometer
    105,032 miles
    Test number
    342904248129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail97,049 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,049 miles
    Test number
    164304947187
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  26. Pass97,049 miles (+10,412)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    97,049 miles
    Test number
    253204747419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass86,637 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2007
    Odometer
    86,637 miles
    Test number
    131565846122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail86,637 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,637 miles
    Test number
    930615946139
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about Y37 XRN

Does Y37 XRN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y37 XRN expired on 1 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y37 XRN?
The MOT on Y37 XRN expired on 1 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y37 XRN done?
Y37 XRN was recorded at 207,849 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2022, an average of 7,448 miles a year.
Has Y37 XRN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y37 XRN has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on Y37 XRN 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 XRN find?
Y37 XRN passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2022 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes; sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and back; suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear arms, and 1 more.

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