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Black · Petrol · 2010 · 1,984 cc

L31 CHEMOT history

L31 CHE is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Apr 2010. Its MOT is valid until 20 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 87,933 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

L31 CHE black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Feb 2027
Mileage
87,933 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,160 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 CHE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
14 Apr 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 CHE was last recorded at 87,933 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 1,194 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
86,739 miles · 25 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,194 miles
Average per year
5,160 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,933 miles
  • 2025 – 86,739 miles
  • 2024 – 84,729 miles
  • 2023 – 82,341 miles
  • 2022 – 78,978 miles
  • 2021 – 75,189 miles
  • 2020 – 71,839 miles
  • 2019 – 60,692 miles
  • 2018 – 48,431 miles
  • 2017 – 42,239 miles
  • 2016 – 33,952 miles
  • 2015 – 27,617 miles
  • 2014 – 25,618 miles
  • 2013 – 21,410 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,933 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 28 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,933 miles (+1,194)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    87,933 miles
    Test number
    596316582676
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass86,739 miles (+2,010)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    86,739 miles
    Test number
    765275024747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass84,729 miles (+2,388)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    84,729 miles
    Test number
    720674804129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass82,341 miles (+3,363)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    82,341 miles
    Test number
    693124937811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass78,978 miles (+3,789)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2023
    Odometer
    78,978 miles
    Test number
    954899154651
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass75,189 miles (+3,350)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2022
    Odometer
    75,189 miles
    Test number
    872701687666
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass71,839 miles (+11,147)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2021
    Odometer
    71,839 miles
    Test number
    611045963564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass60,692 miles (+12,261)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    60,692 miles
    Test number
    710994528944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass48,431 miles (+6,192)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    48,431 miles
    Test number
    981414570948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass42,239 miles (+8,287)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    42,239 miles
    Test number
    342761099294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass33,952 miles (+6,335)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    33,952 miles
    Test number
    703166265240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass27,617 miles (+1,999)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    27,617 miles
    Test number
    369018095027
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteSill covers fitted.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Pass25,618 miles (+4,208)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    25,618 miles
    Test number
    745448294038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass21,410 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    21,410 miles
    Test number
    776967683061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  15. Fail21,410 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,410 miles
    Test number
    257617383077
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about L31 CHE

Does L31 CHE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 CHE is valid until 20 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L31 CHE?
The MOT on L31 CHE is valid until 20 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L31 CHE done?
L31 CHE was recorded at 87,933 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 5,160 miles a year.
Has L31 CHE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 CHE has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2013.
Has the mileage on L31 CHE 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 CHE find?
L31 CHE passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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