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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 3,189 cc

K31 AVWMOT history

K31 AVW is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 5 Dec 2025 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 146,314 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2024.

K31 AVW black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Dec 2025
Mileage
146,314 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2024
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,448 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K31 AVW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,189 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
13 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

K31 AVW was last recorded at 146,314 miles on 6 Dec 2024, 1,671 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,643 miles · 6 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
1,671 miles
Average per year
6,448 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 146,314 miles
  • 2023 – 144,643 miles
  • 2021 – 142,695 miles
  • 2019 – 142,557 miles
  • 2018 – 138,484 miles
  • 2017 – 131,971 miles
  • 2016 – 124,007 miles
  • 2015 – 112,468 miles
  • 2014 – 96,464 miles
  • 2013 – 79,327 miles
  • 2012 – 66,496 miles
  • 2011 – 60,468 miles
  • 2010 – 50,051 miles
  • 2009 – 42,389 miles
  • 2008 – 36,652 miles
  • 2007 – 32,343 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,314 miles
  • AdvisoryFront front bumper slightly lose
  • AdvisoryUnderbody and suspension components has minor corrosion

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 slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

22 tests since 3 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,314 miles (+1,671)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    146,314 miles
    Test number
    944277779101
    • AdvisoryFront front bumper slightly lose
    • AdvisoryUnderbody and suspension components has minor corrosion

  2. Pass144,643 miles (+1,948)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    144,643 miles
    Test number
    703278542804
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sill corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass142,695 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    142,695 miles
    Test number
    662102872457
    • AdvisoryFront both sides sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail142,695 miles (+138)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,695 miles
    Test number
    357607494953
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront both sides sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass142,557 miles (+4,073)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    142,557 miles
    Test number
    149663680564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass138,484 miles (+6,513)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    138,484 miles
    Test number
    773617184509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass131,971 miles (+7,964)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    131,971 miles
    Test number
    164429707581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass124,007 miles (+11,539)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    124,007 miles
    Test number
    721553761506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass112,468 miles (+16,004)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    112,468 miles
    Test number
    449863865199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass96,464 miles (+17,137)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    96,464 miles
    Test number
    247574874169
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Pass79,327 miles (+12,831)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    79,327 miles
    Test number
    467654463100
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass66,496 miles (+107)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    66,496 miles
    Test number
    569977642164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  13. Fail66,389 miles (+5,921)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,389 miles
    Test number
    898400942132
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  14. Pass60,468 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    60,468 miles
    Test number
    496798951156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteFront shock absorbers corroded
    • NoteFront tyres worn low on inner edges

  15. Fail60,468 miles (+10,417)6 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,468 miles
    Test number
    387888051145
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteFront shock absorbers corroded
    • NoteFront tyres worn low on inner edges

  16. Pass50,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    50,051 miles
    Test number
    804799550102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail50,051 miles (+7,662)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,051 miles
    Test number
    710898840111
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Pass42,389 miles (+5,737)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    42,389 miles
    Test number
    831146869185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,652 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    36,652 miles
    Test number
    750648268103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail36,652 miles (+4,309)1 dangerous4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,652 miles
    Test number
    261524668103
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteADVISE N/S FRONT TYRE SLIGHT DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDE WALL

  21. Pass32,343 miles (+26)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    32,343 miles
    Test number
    210183507485
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail32,317 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,317 miles
    Test number
    791233197088
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about K31 AVW

Does K31 AVW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K31 AVW expired on 5 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K31 AVW?
The MOT on K31 AVW expired on 5 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K31 AVW done?
K31 AVW was recorded at 146,314 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2024, an average of 6,448 miles a year.
Has K31 AVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K31 AVW has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on K31 AVW 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 AVW find?
K31 AVW passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2024 with 2 advisories: front front bumper slightly lose; underbody and suspension components has minor corrosion.

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