Volkswagen Golf
White · Diesel · 2014 · 1,968 cc
L31 HDGMOT history
L31 HDG is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 29 Dec 2026 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 160,000 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 160,000 mi
- At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 12
- 9 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 15,329 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L31 HDG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 19 Sept 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L31 HDG was last recorded at 160,000 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 11,523 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 148,477 miles · 30 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 11,523 miles
- Average per year
- 15,329 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 160,000 miles
- 2024 – 148,477 miles
- 2023 – 138,959 miles
- 2022 – 120,137 miles
- 2021 – 109,742 miles
- 2020 – 91,998 miles
- 2019 – 75,923 miles
- 2018 – 46,468 miles
- 2017 – 27,615 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Full MOT history
12 tests since 24 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass160,000 miles (+11,523)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 160,000 miles
- Test number
- 386140777506
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass148,477 miles (+9,518)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 148,477 miles
- Test number
- 114922799486
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,959 miles (+4)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 138,959 miles
- Test number
- 581393921432
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- 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))
Fail138,955 miles (+18,818)3 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,955 miles
- Test number
- 427816271116
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- 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))
Pass120,137 miles (+10,395)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 120,137 miles
- Test number
- 533312355930
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,742 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 109,742 miles
- Test number
- 393247951078
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail109,742 miles (+17,744)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,742 miles
- Test number
- 452433775101
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass91,998 miles (+16,075)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 91,998 miles
- Test number
- 355426736371
- AdvisoryNearside Front door mirror glass missing
Pass75,923 miles (+29,455)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 75,923 miles
- Test number
- 993939894199
- 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))
Pass46,468 miles (+18,853)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 46,468 miles
- Test number
- 346087550075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,615 miles (+1,204)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 27,615 miles
- Test number
- 769488750237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail26,411 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,411 miles
- Test number
- 781659020848
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Questions about L31 HDG
- Does L31 HDG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 HDG is valid until 29 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L31 HDG?
- The MOT on L31 HDG is valid until 29 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L31 HDG done?
- L31 HDG was recorded at 160,000 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 15,329 miles a year.
- Has L31 HDG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L31 HDG has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2023.
- Has the mileage on L31 HDG 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 HDG find?
- L31 HDG passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.
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