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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,984 cc

K31 RFSMOT history

K31 RFS is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 118,690 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

K31 RFS black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 May 2027
Mileage
118,690 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,697 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K31 RFS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
2 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K31 RFS was last recorded at 118,690 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 4,621 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,069 miles · 7 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4,621 miles
Average per year
6,697 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,690 miles
  • 2025 – 114,069 miles
  • 2024 – 106,151 miles
  • 2023 – 99,448 miles
  • 2022 – 87,178 miles
  • 2020 – 82,463 miles
  • 2019 – 72,100 miles
  • 2018 – 68,501 miles
  • 2017 – 61,895 miles
  • 2016 – 54,297 miles
  • 2015 – 47,830 miles
  • 2014 – 39,276 miles
  • 2013 – 37,141 miles
  • 2012 – 28,761 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,690 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad wear indicator damaged

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edgh

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 16 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,690 miles (+4,621)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2027
    Odometer
    118,690 miles
    Test number
    546842410451
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad wear indicator damaged

  2. Pass114,069 miles (+7,918)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2026
    Odometer
    114,069 miles
    Test number
    512723145695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass106,151 miles (+6,703)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    106,151 miles
    Test number
    919728673833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass99,448 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    99,448 miles
    Test number
    454846149993
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edgh (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail99,426 miles (+12,248)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,426 miles
    Test number
    893513959448
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edgh (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass87,178 miles (+4,715)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    87,178 miles
    Test number
    333222221482
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass82,463 miles (+10,363)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    82,463 miles
    Test number
    628969709626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass72,100 miles (+235)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    72,100 miles
    Test number
    281542644673
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass71,865 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    71,865 miles
    Test number
    865891800498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail71,865 miles (+3,364)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,865 miles
    Test number
    234413076536
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass68,501 miles (+6,606)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    68,501 miles
    Test number
    314401223978
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass61,895 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    61,895 miles
    Test number
    482788342305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail61,895 miles (+7,598)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,895 miles
    Test number
    983203489125
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs very badly corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre worn on inner edge 225/40/18
    • AdvisoryN/s/r brake pads worn low

  14. Pass54,297 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    54,297 miles
    Test number
    353780080628
    • AdvisoryAdvise(front discs surfaces badly corroded)

  15. Fail54,297 miles (+6,467)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,297 miles
    Test number
    263881720652
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryAdvise(front discs surfaces badly corroded)

  16. Pass47,830 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    47,830 miles
    Test number
    808059259903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail47,828 miles (+2,831)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,828 miles
    Test number
    812074837374
    • FailureFront Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

  18. Pass44,997 miles (+5,721)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    44,997 miles
    Test number
    787512095028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,276 miles (+2,135)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    39,276 miles
    Test number
    145155704127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,141 miles (+8,380)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    37,141 miles
    Test number
    305300933316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,761 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    28,761 miles
    Test number
    908271822302
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about K31 RFS

Does K31 RFS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K31 RFS is valid until 6 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on K31 RFS?
The MOT on K31 RFS is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K31 RFS done?
K31 RFS was recorded at 118,690 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 6,697 miles a year.
Has K31 RFS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K31 RFS has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on K31 RFS 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 RFS find?
K31 RFS passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted, and 5 more.

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