Volkswagen Golf
White · Petrol · 2014 · 1,984 cc
L31 FAYMOT history
L31 FAY is a white petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jun 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 88,209 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 88,209 mi
- At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 10 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 5,906 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L31 FAY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 27 Mar 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L31 FAY was last recorded at 88,209 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 6,084 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 82,125 miles · 26 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,084 miles
- Average per year
- 5,906 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 88,209 miles
- 2025 – 82,125 miles
- 2024 – 77,543 miles
- 2023 – 73,129 miles
- 2022 – 69,792 miles
- 2021 – 65,042 miles
- 2020 – 62,079 miles
- 2019 – 56,050 miles
- 2018 – 46,295 miles
- 2017 – 33,507 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass88,209 miles
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
13 tests since 27 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass88,209 miles (+6,084)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 88,209 miles
- Test number
- 705012475065
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass82,125 miles (+4,582)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 82,125 miles
- Test number
- 280594893062
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass77,543 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 77,543 miles
- Test number
- 225227327686
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail77,543 miles (+4,414)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,543 miles
- Test number
- 412755323572
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass73,129 miles (+3,337)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 73,129 miles
- Test number
- 776907720649
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass69,792 miles (+4,750)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 69,792 miles
- Test number
- 341665533178
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass65,042 miles (+2,963)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 65,042 miles
- Test number
- 562870586629
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass62,079 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 62,079 miles
- Test number
- 922458242499
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail62,079 miles (+6,029)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,079 miles
- Test number
- 608499086451
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass56,050 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 56,050 miles
- Test number
- 837967877189
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Fail56,050 miles (+9,755)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,050 miles
- Test number
- 115058673846
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass46,295 miles (+12,788)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 46,295 miles
- Test number
- 202846732952
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,507 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 33,507 miles
- Test number
- 505851995629
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L31 FAY
- Does L31 FAY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 FAY is valid until 30 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L31 FAY?
- The MOT on L31 FAY is valid until 30 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L31 FAY done?
- L31 FAY was recorded at 88,209 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 5,906 miles a year.
- Has L31 FAY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L31 FAY has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2024.
- Has the mileage on L31 FAY 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 FAY find?
- L31 FAY passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.
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