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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,000 cc

231 BTAMOT history

231 BTA is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 133,966 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

231 BTA blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Nov 2026
Mileage
133,966 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,009 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
231 BTA
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
18 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

231 BTA was last recorded at 133,966 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 5,487 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
128,479 miles · 13 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,487 miles
Average per year
6,009 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 133,966 miles
  • 2024 – 128,479 miles
  • 2023 – 125,035 miles
  • 2022 – 121,510 miles
  • 2021 – 118,653 miles
  • 2020 – 114,965 miles
  • 2019 – 111,737 miles
  • 2018 – 104,798 miles
  • 2017 – 98,461 miles
  • 2016 – 92,616 miles
  • 2015 – 85,784 miles
  • 2014 – 80,316 miles
  • 2013 – 73,488 miles
  • 2012 – 66,130 miles
  • 2011 – 57,578 miles
  • 2010 – 45,871 miles
  • 2009 – 35,875 miles
  • 2008 – 28,677 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,966 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2012

Full MOT history

20 tests since 13 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,966 miles (+5,487)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    133,966 miles
    Test number
    639468627757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass128,479 miles (+3,444)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    128,479 miles
    Test number
    540665932107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass125,035 miles (+3,525)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    125,035 miles
    Test number
    776639160267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass121,510 miles (+2,857)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    121,510 miles
    Test number
    364293805154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass118,653 miles (+3,688)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    118,653 miles
    Test number
    352971230521
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass114,965 miles (+3,228)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    114,965 miles
    Test number
    174699908791
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Pass111,737 miles (+6,939)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    111,737 miles
    Test number
    360892686424
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass104,798 miles (+6,337)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    104,798 miles
    Test number
    262276488193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass98,461 miles (+5,845)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    98,461 miles
    Test number
    219399193020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass92,616 miles (+6,832)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    92,616 miles
    Test number
    204598242550
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass85,784 miles (+5,468)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    85,784 miles
    Test number
    397368335140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass80,316 miles (+6,828)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    80,316 miles
    Test number
    955585804379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass73,488 miles (+7,358)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    73,488 miles
    Test number
    105518193296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass66,130 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    66,130 miles
    Test number
    448777612439
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail66,130 miles (+8,552)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,130 miles
    Test number
    328257712322
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass57,578 miles (+11,707)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    57,578 miles
    Test number
    377269021308
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass45,871 miles (+9,996)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    45,871 miles
    Test number
    254636510134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,875 miles (+7,198)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    35,875 miles
    Test number
    380677519170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,677 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2009
    Odometer
    28,677 miles
    Test number
    611254638176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail28,677 miles2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,677 miles
    Test number
    943194538147
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOff side rear tyre wearing thin on inside edge on 2.mm

Questions about 231 BTA

What vehicle is registration 231 BTA currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 231 BTA on a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 May 2005. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 231 BTA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 231 BTA is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on 231 BTA?
The MOT on 231 BTA is valid until 25 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 231 BTA done?
231 BTA was recorded at 133,966 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 6,009 miles a year.
Has 231 BTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 231 BTA has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2012.
Has the mileage on 231 BTA 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 231 BTA find?
231 BTA passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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