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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 1997 · 2,792 cc

K31 LVEMOT history

K31 LVE is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Apr 1997. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 106,162 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

K31 LVE green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
106,162 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,658 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K31 LVE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
18 Apr 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K31 LVE was last recorded at 106,162 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 397 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,765 miles · 21 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
397 miles
Average per year
2,658 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,162 miles
  • 2025 – 105,765 miles
  • 2024 – 105,512 miles
  • 2023 – 104,228 miles
  • 2022 – 103,847 miles
  • 2021 – 102,847 miles
  • 2019 – 100,714 miles
  • 2018 – 98,453 miles
  • 2017 – 95,687 miles
  • 2016 – 91,280 miles
  • 2015 – 87,696 miles
  • 2014 – 84,943 miles
  • 2013 – 81,635 miles
  • 2012 – 78,905 miles
  • 2011 – 72,496 miles
  • 2010 – 65,410 miles
  • 2009 – 59,368 miles
  • 2008 – 57,474 miles
  • 2007 – 54,498 miles
  • 2006 – 52,690 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,162 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing slightly on inner edge

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.

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

27 tests since 5 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,162 miles (+397)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    106,162 miles
    Test number
    546075712971
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing slightly on inner edge

  2. Pass105,765 miles (+253)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    105,765 miles
    Test number
    839001931617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass105,512 miles (+1,284)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    105,512 miles
    Test number
    234064154669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass104,228 miles (+381)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    104,228 miles
    Test number
    879843824447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass103,847 miles (+1,000)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2023
    Odometer
    103,847 miles
    Test number
    349155106967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass102,847 miles (+2,133)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    102,847 miles
    Test number
    611761080484
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  7. Pass100,714 miles (+2,261)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    100,714 miles
    Test number
    879175152722
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass98,453 miles (+2,766)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    98,453 miles
    Test number
    529095620020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass95,687 miles (+4,407)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    95,687 miles
    Test number
    337157827795
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside inner sill corroded

  10. Pass91,280 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    91,280 miles
    Test number
    951959809623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail91,280 miles (+3,584)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,280 miles
    Test number
    754939075410
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  12. Pass87,696 miles (+2,753)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    87,696 miles
    Test number
    595801595124
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Fail84,943 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,943 miles
    Test number
    645302504234
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  14. Pass84,943 miles (+3,308)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    84,943 miles
    Test number
    816072304294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass81,635 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    81,635 miles
    Test number
    875532693194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail81,635 miles (+2,730)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,635 miles
    Test number
    285580193436
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  17. Fail78,905 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,905 miles
    Test number
    545307202297
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass78,905 miles (+6,409)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    78,905 miles
    Test number
    547147202297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass72,496 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    72,496 miles
    Test number
    268326001211
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail72,494 miles (+7,084)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,494 miles
    Test number
    469726001256
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass65,410 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    65,410 miles
    Test number
    502479680195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteRear number plate starting to delaminate but still visable

  22. Fail65,410 miles (+6,042)7 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,410 miles
    Test number
    742659780125
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteRear number plate starting to delaminate but still visable

  23. Pass59,368 miles (+1,894)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    59,368 miles
    Test number
    571047289197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass57,474 miles (+2,976)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    57,474 miles
    Test number
    223100578156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass54,498 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    54,498 miles
    Test number
    204002297121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail54,491 miles (+1,801)2 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,491 miles
    Test number
    670436787161
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

  27. Pass52,690 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    52,690 miles
    Test number
    724076286165
    • NoteAdvise offside front brake hose has two small cuts

Questions about K31 LVE

Does K31 LVE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K31 LVE is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on K31 LVE?
The MOT on K31 LVE is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K31 LVE done?
K31 LVE was recorded at 106,162 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 2,658 miles a year.
Has K31 LVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K31 LVE has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2016.
Has the mileage on K31 LVE 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 LVE find?
K31 LVE passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill; front tyres wearing slightly on inner edge.

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