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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,598 cc

K31 BULMOT history

K31 BUL is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Jul 2013. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 122,191 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2026.

K31 BUL grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jan 2027
Mileage
122,191 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,075 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K31 BUL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
8 Jul 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K31 BUL was last recorded at 122,191 miles on 31 Jan 2026, 4,639 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,552 miles · 1 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,639 miles
Average per year
9,075 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,191 miles
  • 2025 – 117,552 miles
  • 2024 – 109,688 miles
  • 2023 – 97,349 miles
  • 2022 – 91,218 miles
  • 2021 – 82,357 miles
  • 2020 – 74,129 miles
  • 2019 – 62,395 miles
  • 2018 – 50,311 miles
  • 2017 – 45,905 miles
  • 2016 – 35,649 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,191 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

13 tests since 19 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,191 miles (+4,639)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    122,191 miles
    Test number
    225077066221
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass117,552 miles (+7,864)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    117,552 miles
    Test number
    343402119782
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass109,688 miles (+12,339)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    109,688 miles
    Test number
    590829503063
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass97,349 miles (+6,131)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    97,349 miles
    Test number
    951464344725
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass91,218 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    91,218 miles
    Test number
    358220204831
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail91,218 miles (+8,861)2 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,218 miles
    Test number
    777714055997
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testCentral Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass82,357 miles (+8,228)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    82,357 miles
    Test number
    296422256280
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass74,129 miles (+11,734)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    74,129 miles
    Test number
    588721723885
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass62,395 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    62,395 miles
    Test number
    457289876305
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail62,394 miles (+12,083)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,394 miles
    Test number
    479776080934
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass50,311 miles (+4,406)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    50,311 miles
    Test number
    685402336988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass45,905 miles (+10,256)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    45,905 miles
    Test number
    200130205472
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass35,649 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    35,649 miles
    Test number
    947436847871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K31 BUL

Does K31 BUL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K31 BUL is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on K31 BUL?
The MOT on K31 BUL is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K31 BUL done?
K31 BUL was recorded at 122,191 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2026, an average of 9,075 miles a year.
Has K31 BUL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K31 BUL has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on K31 BUL 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 BUL find?
K31 BUL passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm; rear service brake imbalance requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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