Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Golf

White · Petrol · 1998 · 1,781 cc

K31 RPLMOT history

K31 RPL is a white petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 23 Feb 2024 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 157,549 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2023.

K31 RPL white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 Feb 2024
Mileage
157,549 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2023
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,235 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for K31 RPL in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
K31 RPL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
7 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

K31 RPL was last recorded at 157,549 miles on 24 Feb 2023, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Jul 2010: 90,357 miles, lower than 90,425 miles on 19 Jul 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
157,527 miles · 20 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
5,235 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 157,549 miles
  • 2020 – 153,486 miles
  • 2019 – 146,305 miles
  • 2018 – 128,274 miles
  • 2017 – 127,211 miles
  • 2016 – 116,785 miles
  • 2014 – 112,571 miles
  • 2013 – 103,139 miles
  • 2012 – 99,561 miles
  • 2011 – 94,938 miles
  • 2010 – 90,357 miles
  • 2009 – 85,361 miles
  • 2008 – 81,983 miles
  • 2007 – 77,610 miles
  • 2006 – 70,816 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,549 miles
  • AdvisoryVarious items corroded under vehicleRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass157,549 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    157,549 miles
    Test number
    675839080712
    • AdvisoryVarious items corroded under vehicle

  2. Fail157,527 miles (+4,041)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,527 miles
    Test number
    938436950458
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRoad wheel fixing missing 1 in each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryVarious items corroded under vehicle

  3. Pass153,486 miles (+7,181)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    153,486 miles
    Test number
    294167539800
    • AdvisoryBoth front bottom ball joints slight play
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shocks slight misting of oil
    • AdvisoryDrain hole n/s/r slight corrosion

  4. Pass146,305 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    146,305 miles
    Test number
    413372047399
    • AdvisorySlight blow centre exhaust rear floor around drain hole corroded rear brake discs worn

  5. Fail146,305 miles (+18,031)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,305 miles
    Test number
    253033181330
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight blow centre exhaust rear floor around drain hole corroded rear brake discs worn

  6. Pass128,274 miles (+1,063)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    128,274 miles
    Test number
    967062446299
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre close to limit
    • AdvisorySlight play o/s front rear suspension arm bush n/s/r floor corroded

  7. Pass127,211 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    127,211 miles
    Test number
    860968427260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail127,211 miles (+10,426)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,211 miles
    Test number
    192231657150
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  9. Pass116,785 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    116,785 miles
    Test number
    876175479642
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  10. Fail116,785 miles (+4,214)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,785 miles
    Test number
    683683426507
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high and too far to the right. both (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  11. Pass112,571 miles (+9,432)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    112,571 miles
    Test number
    299532654395
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass103,139 miles (+3,578)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    103,139 miles
    Test number
    558536483100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass99,561 miles (+4,623)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    99,561 miles
    Test number
    168151892179
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  14. Pass94,938 miles (+4,581)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    94,938 miles
    Test number
    286943491435
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  15. Pass90,357 miles (-68)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    90,357 miles
    Test number
    361367200424
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail90,425 miles (+5,064)1 dangerous1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,425 miles
    Test number
    754920900275
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass85,361 miles (+3,378)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    85,361 miles
    Test number
    474258989145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  18. Pass81,983 miles (+122)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    81,983 miles
    Test number
    652220018291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail81,861 miles (+4,251)4 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,861 miles
    Test number
    843693208212
    • DangerousNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • DangerousNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass77,610 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    77,610 miles
    Test number
    341298907210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail77,597 miles (+6,781)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,597 miles
    Test number
    590757607206
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousOffside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass70,816 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    70,816 miles
    Test number
    304833316252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail70,753 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,753 miles
    Test number
    582478306270
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about K31 RPL

Does K31 RPL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K31 RPL expired on 23 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K31 RPL?
The MOT on K31 RPL expired on 23 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K31 RPL done?
K31 RPL was recorded at 157,549 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2023, an average of 5,235 miles a year.
Has K31 RPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K31 RPL has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on K31 RPL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Jul 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K31 RPL find?
K31 RPL passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2023 with 1 advisory: various items corroded under vehicle.

Related registrations

Browse all K31R registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.