Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,598 cc
L31 HERMOT history
L31 HER is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Jul 2010. Its MOT is valid until 7 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 177,736 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 177,736 mi
- At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 13 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 10,463 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L31 HER
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 7 Jul 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L31 HER was last recorded at 177,736 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 13,238 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 164,498 miles · 6 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 13,238 miles
- Average per year
- 10,463 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 177,736 miles
- 2025 – 164,498 miles
- 2024 – 149,479 miles
- 2023 – 136,494 miles
- 2022 – 125,777 miles
- 2021 – 112,038 miles
- 2020 – 99,092 miles
- 2019 – 93,692 miles
- 2017 – 79,671 miles
- 2016 – 72,216 miles
- 2015 – 61,309 miles
- 2014 – 51,462 miles
- 2013 – 40,952 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass177,736 miles
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
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.
Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s and o/s
Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
15 tests since 9 Jul 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass177,736 miles (+13,238)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 177,736 miles
- Test number
- 579818032764
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
Pass164,498 miles (+15,019)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 164,498 miles
- Test number
- 905879970507
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear 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))
Pass149,479 miles (+12,985)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 149,479 miles
- Test number
- 770991927755
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass136,494 miles (+10,717)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 136,494 miles
- Test number
- 503880884734
- MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
Pass125,777 miles (+13,739)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 125,777 miles
- Test number
- 613916865401
- MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass112,038 miles2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 112,038 miles
- Test number
- 483199879383
- MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail112,038 miles (+12,946)1 dangerous2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,038 miles
- Test number
- 139608437207
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass99,092 miles (+5,400)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 99,092 miles
- Test number
- 533841982371
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,692 miles (+14,021)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 93,692 miles
- Test number
- 886097651484
- AdvisoryUndertray Fitted
Pass79,671 miles (+47)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 79,671 miles
- Test number
- 715953404978
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail79,624 miles (+7,408)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,624 miles
- Test number
- 281187586763
- FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass72,216 miles (+10,907)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 72,216 miles
- Test number
- 862620983095
- AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass61,309 miles (+9,847)1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 61,309 miles
- Test number
- 887613525292
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteNail in front tyre
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteN\s\rear outer side wall perished
Pass51,462 miles (+10,510)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 51,462 miles
- Test number
- 807897714258
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass40,952 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 40,952 miles
- Test number
- 587810693120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L31 HER
- Does L31 HER currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 HER is valid until 7 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L31 HER?
- The MOT on L31 HER is valid until 7 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L31 HER done?
- L31 HER was recorded at 177,736 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 10,463 miles a year.
- Has L31 HER ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L31 HER has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2021.
- Has the mileage on L31 HER 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 HER find?
- L31 HER passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s.
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