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Grey · Diesel · 2016 · 1,968 cc

K31 LSXMOT history

K31 LSX is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 98,882 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

K31 LSX grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
98,882 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,800 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K31 LSX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
18 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K31 LSX was last recorded at 98,882 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,882 miles · 3 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,800 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,882 miles
  • 2025 – 91,957 miles
  • 2024 – 88,248 miles
  • 2023 – 82,236 miles
  • 2022 – 74,913 miles
  • 2021 – 60,298 miles
  • 2020 – 42,019 miles
  • 2019 – 32,745 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,882 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 28 Feb 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,882 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    98,882 miles
    Test number
    452668911509
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail98,882 miles (+6,925)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,882 miles
    Test number
    792596029199
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass91,957 miles (+3,709)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    91,957 miles
    Test number
    797352798326
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure Engine damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass88,248 miles (+6,012)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    88,248 miles
    Test number
    571663350071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass82,236 miles (+7,323)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    82,236 miles
    Test number
    440132153829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass74,913 miles (+14,615)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    74,913 miles
    Test number
    820330883274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass60,298 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2022
    Odometer
    60,298 miles
    Test number
    403165421589
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNo Acceleration Detected

  8. Fail60,298 miles (+18,279)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,298 miles
    Test number
    156043122497
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNo Acceleration Detected

  9. Pass42,019 miles (+9,274)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    42,019 miles
    Test number
    194893044729
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  10. Pass32,745 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    32,745 miles
    Test number
    551805774301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K31 LSX

Does K31 LSX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K31 LSX is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on K31 LSX?
The MOT on K31 LSX is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K31 LSX done?
K31 LSX was recorded at 98,882 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 8,800 miles a year.
Has K31 LSX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K31 LSX has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on K31 LSX 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 LSX find?
K31 LSX passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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