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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

K31 CEKMOT history

K31 CEK is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 135,440 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2025.

K31 CEK grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Oct 2026
Mileage
135,440 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,743 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K31 CEK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K31 CEK was last recorded at 135,440 miles on 13 Oct 2025, 9,453 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,987 miles · 4 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
9,453 miles
Average per year
7,743 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 135,440 miles
  • 2024 – 125,987 miles
  • 2023 – 116,302 miles
  • 2022 – 109,050 miles
  • 2021 – 101,846 miles
  • 2020 – 96,171 miles
  • 2019 – 89,062 miles
  • 2018 – 73,670 miles
  • 2016 – 64,567 miles
  • 2015 – 53,897 miles
  • 2014 – 44,195 miles
  • 2013 – 36,715 miles
  • 2012 – 29,771 miles
  • 2011 – 22,687 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,440 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover deteriorating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 22 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,440 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    135,440 miles
    Test number
    979591123705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail135,440 miles (+9,453)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,440 miles
    Test number
    306021089519
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. Pass125,987 miles (+9,685)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    125,987 miles
    Test number
    266714419891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass116,302 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    116,302 miles
    Test number
    688771762396
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated
  5. Fail116,291 miles (+7,241)1 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,291 miles
    Test number
    639523205159
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated
  6. Pass109,050 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    109,050 miles
    Test number
    996981319920
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/wearing on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  7. Fail109,049 miles (+7,203)1 dangerous2 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,049 miles
    Test number
    304046345885
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/wearing on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  8. Pass101,846 miles (+5,675)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    101,846 miles
    Test number
    880492900978
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  9. Pass96,171 miles (+7,109)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    96,171 miles
    Test number
    226099961066
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  10. Pass89,062 miles (+15,392)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    89,062 miles
    Test number
    190434785162
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  11. Pass73,670 miles (+44)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    73,670 miles
    Test number
    624683255041
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
  12. Fail73,626 miles (+9,059)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,626 miles
    Test number
    184157439389
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn badly on inner edge of tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
  13. Pass64,567 miles (+10,670)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    64,567 miles
    Test number
    890176632091
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perishing/cracking on tread
  14. Pass53,897 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    53,897 miles
    Test number
    858332165072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail53,897 miles (+9,702)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,897 miles
    Test number
    139922465450
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has cuts on the outer side wall
  16. Pass44,195 miles (+7,480)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    44,195 miles
    Test number
    266310374053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass36,715 miles (+6,944)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    36,715 miles
    Test number
    189977383041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,771 miles (+7,084)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    29,771 miles
    Test number
    627044672080
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  19. Pass22,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    22,687 miles
    Test number
    839871081049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K31 CEK

Does K31 CEK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K31 CEK expired on 12 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K31 CEK?
The MOT on K31 CEK expired on 12 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K31 CEK done?
K31 CEK was recorded at 135,440 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2025, an average of 7,743 miles a year.
Has K31 CEK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K31 CEK has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on K31 CEK 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 CEK find?
K31 CEK passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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