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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

K31 ATSMOT history

K31 ATS is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 29 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 238,302 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

K31 ATS silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Nov 2026
Mileage
238,302 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
20,887 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K31 ATS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K31 ATS was last recorded at 238,302 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 30,014 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
208,288 miles · 22 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
30,014 miles
Average per year
20,887 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 238,302 miles
  • 2024 – 208,288 miles
  • 2023 – 179,014 miles
  • 2022 – 154,543 miles
  • 2021 – 130,398 miles
  • 2020 – 107,645 miles
  • 2019 – 92,670 miles
  • 2018 – 71,464 miles
  • 2017 – 54,755 miles
  • 2016 – 42,682 miles
  • 2015 – 29,628 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass238,302 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryEmissions to clean to readRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Under body covered

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2024

Full MOT history

12 tests since 30 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass238,302 miles (+30,014)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    238,302 miles
    Test number
    201122250980
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryEmissions to clean to read

  2. Pass208,288 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    208,288 miles
    Test number
    259642268668
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEmissions to clean to read
    • AdvisoryUnder body covered

  3. Fail208,288 miles (+29,274)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,288 miles
    Test number
    770030424690
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate inscription illegible both (0.1 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEmissions to clean to read
    • AdvisoryUnder body covered

  4. Pass179,014 miles (+24,471)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    179,014 miles
    Test number
    501213707349
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEmissions to clean to read
    • AdvisorySills and under body covered

  5. Pass154,543 miles (+24,145)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    154,543 miles
    Test number
    697878742134
    • AdvisoryEmissions to clean to read
    • AdvisoryUnder body covered

  6. Pass130,398 miles (+22,753)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    130,398 miles
    Test number
    740810370886
    • AdvisoryUnder try fitted

  7. Pass107,645 miles (+14,975)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    107,645 miles
    Test number
    623115557434
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEmissions to clean to read
    • AdvisoryUnder body covered

  8. Pass92,670 miles (+21,206)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    92,670 miles
    Test number
    244143309844
    • AdvisoryEmissions to clean to read.

  9. Pass71,464 miles (+16,709)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    71,464 miles
    Test number
    515613752234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass54,755 miles (+12,073)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    54,755 miles
    Test number
    461427032566
    • AdvisoryUnder body covered

  11. Pass42,682 miles (+13,054)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    42,682 miles
    Test number
    281741955244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass29,628 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    29,628 miles
    Test number
    772351600869
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about K31 ATS

Does K31 ATS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K31 ATS is valid until 29 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on K31 ATS?
The MOT on K31 ATS is valid until 29 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K31 ATS done?
K31 ATS was recorded at 238,302 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 20,887 miles a year.
Has K31 ATS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K31 ATS has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on K31 ATS 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 K31 ATS find?
K31 ATS passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both; offside front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 2 more.

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