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Volkswagen Golf

White · Diesel · 2010 · 1,598 cc

L31 BOWMOT history

L31 BOW is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Aug 2010. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 129,009 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

L31 BOW white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
129,009 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,206 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 BOW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
10 Aug 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 BOW was last recorded at 129,009 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 4,274 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,735 miles · 31 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,274 miles
Average per year
8,206 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,009 miles
  • 2025 – 124,735 miles
  • 2024 – 121,511 miles
  • 2023 – 117,121 miles
  • 2022 – 111,618 miles
  • 2021 – 100,825 miles
  • 2020 – 81,514 miles
  • 2019 – 69,812 miles
  • 2018 – 61,761 miles
  • 2017 – 54,746 miles
  • 2016 – 45,100 miles
  • 2015 – 33,632 miles
  • 2014 – 26,515 miles
  • 2013 – 21,777 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,009 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 3 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,009 miles (+4,274)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    129,009 miles
    Test number
    5489426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass124,735 miles (+3,224)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    124,735 miles
    Test number
    283319515742
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and worn of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper coil spring not seated correctly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust sleeve/clamp corroded/broken

  3. Pass121,511 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    121,511 miles
    Test number
    990628414830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail121,511 miles (+4,390)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,511 miles
    Test number
    228328637636
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass117,121 miles (+5,503)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    117,121 miles
    Test number
    559681952194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass111,618 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    111,618 miles
    Test number
    403856395681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail111,614 miles (+10,789)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,614 miles
    Test number
    609447469942
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass100,825 miles (+19,311)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    100,825 miles
    Test number
    380154968884
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underside rear

  9. Pass81,514 miles (+11,702)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    81,514 miles
    Test number
    481226599745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass69,812 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    69,812 miles
    Test number
    202545031109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail69,790 miles (+8,029)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,790 miles
    Test number
    779172417373
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass61,761 miles (+7,015)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    61,761 miles
    Test number
    879459013383
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre tread has 1.4mm remaining
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leaks

  13. Pass54,746 miles (+9,646)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    54,746 miles
    Test number
    753550346893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass45,100 miles (+11,468)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    45,100 miles
    Test number
    552532194000
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass33,632 miles (+7,117)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    33,632 miles
    Test number
    209497395011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront tyres have cracking in their treads (205/55 H16)
    • NoteRear tyres have perished sidewalls

  16. Pass26,515 miles (+4,738)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    26,515 miles
    Test number
    588487894058
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass21,777 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    21,777 miles
    Test number
    577263193050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L31 BOW

Does L31 BOW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 BOW is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L31 BOW?
The MOT on L31 BOW is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L31 BOW done?
L31 BOW was recorded at 129,009 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 8,206 miles a year.
Has L31 BOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 BOW has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on L31 BOW 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 BOW find?
L31 BOW passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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