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Volkswagen Golf

White · Petrol · 2011 · 1,984 cc

K31 BWSMOT history

K31 BWS is a white petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 87,049 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

K31 BWS white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
87,049 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,674 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K31 BWS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
29 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K31 BWS was last recorded at 87,049 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 11,674 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,375 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
11,674 miles
Average per year
6,674 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,049 miles
  • 2025 – 75,375 miles
  • 2024 – 65,562 miles
  • 2023 – 50,516 miles
  • 2022 – 34,990 miles
  • 2021 – 20,196 miles
  • 2020 – 19,992 miles
  • 2019 – 19,530 miles
  • 2018 – 17,165 miles
  • 2017 – 15,335 miles
  • 2016 – 13,258 miles
  • 2015 – 10,208 miles
  • 2014 – 8,015 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,049 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front wrong size brake pad fittedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front wrong size brake pad fittedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 28 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,049 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    87,049 miles
    Test number
    700865212027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wrong size brake pad fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wrong size brake pad fitted

  2. Fail87,049 miles (+11,674)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,049 miles
    Test number
    396352170936
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wrong size brake pad fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wrong size brake pad fitted

  3. Pass75,375 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    75,375 miles
    Test number
    723515353431
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wrong size brake pad fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wrong size brake pad fitted

  4. Fail75,354 miles (+9,792)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,354 miles
    Test number
    371920890407
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wrong size brake pad fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wrong size brake pad fitted

  5. Pass65,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    65,562 miles
    Test number
    924671947320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail65,562 miles (+15,046)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,562 miles
    Test number
    432101306587
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  7. Pass50,516 miles (+15,526)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    50,516 miles
    Test number
    531411691399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass34,990 miles (+14,794)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    34,990 miles
    Test number
    145584468212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass20,196 miles (+204)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    20,196 miles
    Test number
    204826475017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass19,992 miles (+462)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    19,992 miles
    Test number
    130305407373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass19,530 miles (+2,365)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    19,530 miles
    Test number
    172243988972
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre wearing slightly out of shape on inner edge.

  12. Pass17,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    17,165 miles
    Test number
    626617911528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail17,163 miles (+1,828)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,163 miles
    Test number
    785538522191
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass15,335 miles (+2,077)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    15,335 miles
    Test number
    139915352985
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass13,258 miles (+3,050)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    13,258 miles
    Test number
    835744555936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass10,208 miles (+2,193)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    10,208 miles
    Test number
    748481607584
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass8,015 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    8,015 miles
    Test number
    256712934306
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about K31 BWS

Does K31 BWS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K31 BWS is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on K31 BWS?
The MOT on K31 BWS is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K31 BWS done?
K31 BWS was recorded at 87,049 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 6,674 miles a year.
Has K31 BWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K31 BWS has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on K31 BWS 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 BWS find?
K31 BWS passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front wrong size brake pad fitted; offside front wrong size brake pad fitted.

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