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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,781 cc

K31 VWGMOT history

K31 VWG is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 28 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 117,012 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

K31 VWG blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Mar 2027
Mileage
117,012 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,125 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K31 VWG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
8 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K31 VWG was last recorded at 117,012 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 6,231 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,781 miles · 8 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,231 miles
Average per year
4,125 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,012 miles
  • 2025 – 110,781 miles
  • 2024 – 106,731 miles
  • 2023 – 105,200 miles
  • 2022 – 104,284 miles
  • 2021 – 100,157 miles
  • 2020 – 99,307 miles
  • 2019 – 97,508 miles
  • 2017 – 95,375 miles
  • 2016 – 89,220 miles
  • 2015 – 84,491 miles
  • 2014 – 78,307 miles
  • 2013 – 75,484 miles
  • 2012 – 70,540 miles
  • 2011 – 63,318 miles
  • 2010 – 57,423 miles
  • 2009 – 51,899 miles
  • 2008 – 45,075 miles
  • 2007 – 40,190 miles
  • 2006 – 36,409 miles
  • 2005 – 33,273 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,012 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

29 tests since 7 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,012 miles (+6,231)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    117,012 miles
    Test number
    393165208515
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass110,781 miles (+4,050)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    110,781 miles
    Test number
    239840156950
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 nsf osf (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass106,731 miles (+1,531)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    106,731 miles
    Test number
    896929750995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass105,200 miles (+916)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    105,200 miles
    Test number
    899936555669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass104,284 miles (+4,127)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    104,284 miles
    Test number
    623744649236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass100,157 miles (+850)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    100,157 miles
    Test number
    373571936101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass99,307 miles (+1,799)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    99,307 miles
    Test number
    452549544747
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder the body corroded

  8. Pass97,508 miles (+2,133)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    97,508 miles
    Test number
    984992457188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass95,375 miles (+6,155)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    95,375 miles
    Test number
    907755997204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass89,220 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    89,220 miles
    Test number
    705085977503
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryO\s\f tyre inner edge wearing

  11. Fail89,220 miles (+4,729)3 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,220 miles
    Test number
    469796870516
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryO\s\f tyre inner edge wearing

  12. Pass84,491 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    84,491 miles
    Test number
    775441980492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail84,491 miles (+6,184)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,491 miles
    Test number
    857322011885
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive and fast idle and exssive lamda and h.c (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  14. Pass78,307 miles (+2,823)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    78,307 miles
    Test number
    666983184263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass75,484 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    75,484 miles
    Test number
    329780093407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail75,484 miles (+4,944)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,484 miles
    Test number
    968660593295
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass70,540 miles (+193)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    70,540 miles
    Test number
    227756552339
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  18. Fail70,347 miles (+7,029)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,347 miles
    Test number
    467619042344
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail63,318 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,318 miles
    Test number
    426015431310
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

  20. Pass63,318 miles (+5,895)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    63,318 miles
    Test number
    696535231325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass57,423 miles (+5,524)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    57,423 miles
    Test number
    723713740376
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail51,899 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,899 miles
    Test number
    274671439384
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  23. Pass51,899 miles (+6,824)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    51,899 miles
    Test number
    863581539301
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  24. Pass45,075 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    45,075 miles
    Test number
    231926018330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail45,075 miles (+4,885)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,075 miles
    Test number
    321946418325
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass40,190 miles (+3,781)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    40,190 miles
    Test number
    714253937395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass36,409 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    36,409 miles
    Test number
    454133836382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail36,407 miles (+3,134)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,407 miles
    Test number
    830662436314
    • FailureExhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

  29. Pass33,273 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    33,273 miles
    Test number
    413841445480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K31 VWG

Does K31 VWG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K31 VWG is valid until 28 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on K31 VWG?
The MOT on K31 VWG is valid until 28 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K31 VWG done?
K31 VWG was recorded at 117,012 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 4,125 miles a year.
Has K31 VWG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K31 VWG has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2016.
Has the mileage on K31 VWG 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 VWG find?
K31 VWG passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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