Volkswagen Golf
White · Diesel · 2016 · 1,598 cc
L31 BAFMOT history
L31 BAF is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 24 Nov 2026 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 162,733 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 162,733 mi
- At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 9
- 7 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 17,111 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L31 BAF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2016
- First used
- 16 Sept 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L31 BAF was last recorded at 162,733 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 17,345 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 145,388 miles · 19 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 17,345 miles
- Average per year
- 17,111 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 162,733 miles
- 2024 – 145,388 miles
- 2023 – 127,763 miles
- 2022 – 115,749 miles
- 2021 – 101,248 miles
- 2020 – 82,372 miles
- 2019 – 56,482 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass162,733 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
9 tests since 22 Aug 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass162,733 miles (+17,345)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 162,733 miles
- Test number
- 457919437304
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass145,388 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 145,388 miles
- Test number
- 348097608287
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail145,388 miles (+17,625)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,388 miles
- Test number
- 471787100344
- MajorNearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass127,763 miles (+12,014)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 127,763 miles
- Test number
- 277943041502
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,749 miles (+14,501)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 115,749 miles
- Test number
- 717883049544
- MinorHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass101,248 miles (+18,876)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 101,248 miles
- Test number
- 297838674439
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass82,372 miles (+25,890)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 82,372 miles
- Test number
- 656981393271
- AdvisoryCoolant low
- AdvisoryEmission pass 0.00. oil temp measured, plate limit applied 0.10
- AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect seaping (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Seaping (5.3.2 (b))
Pass56,482 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 56,482 miles
- Test number
- 951716617511
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads visually look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail56,482 miles2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,482 miles
- Test number
- 652980599218
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads visually look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Questions about L31 BAF
- Does L31 BAF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 BAF is valid until 24 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L31 BAF?
- The MOT on L31 BAF is valid until 24 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L31 BAF done?
- L31 BAF was recorded at 162,733 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 17,111 miles a year.
- Has L31 BAF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L31 BAF has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on L31 BAF 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 L31 BAF find?
- L31 BAF passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.
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