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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

L31 RLYMOT history

L31 RLY is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 150,067 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

L31 RLY silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jan 2027
Mileage
150,067 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,628 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 RLY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 RLY was last recorded at 150,067 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 384 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,683 miles · 22 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
384 miles
Average per year
6,628 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,067 miles
  • 2025 – 149,683 miles
  • 2024 – 136,827 miles
  • 2023 – 136,822 miles
  • 2022 – 129,865 miles
  • 2021 – 124,322 miles
  • 2020 – 115,787 miles
  • 2019 – 111,228 miles
  • 2018 – 103,390 miles
  • 2017 – 98,668 miles
  • 2016 – 91,133 miles
  • 2015 – 76,516 miles
  • 2014 – 68,481 miles
  • 2013 – 64,492 miles
  • 2011 – 58,901 miles
  • 2010 – 52,735 miles
  • 2008 – 36,517 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,067 miles
  • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor9 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

28 tests since 22 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,067 miles (+384)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    150,067 miles
    Test number
    729121747398
    • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Fail149,683 miles (+6,024)1 dangerous3 major3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,683 miles
    Test number
    927231738521
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill Panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill Panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass143,659 miles (+6,832)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    143,659 miles
    Test number
    782679066005
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass136,827 miles (+5)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    136,827 miles
    Test number
    735272436641
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Fail136,822 miles (+6,957)3 dangerous5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,822 miles
    Test number
    760797243090
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Pass129,865 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    129,865 miles
    Test number
    842677983059
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail129,865 miles (+5,543)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,865 miles
    Test number
    546072462998
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass124,322 miles (+1)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    124,322 miles
    Test number
    508683047445
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic under covers fitted unable to fully check underside. Engine Cover fitted.
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside/exhaust surface rust

  9. Fail124,321 miles (+8,534)1 dangerous5 major4 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,321 miles
    Test number
    238019203402
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking Fuel filter joint (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension bushes worn
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components getting rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside rear bump stop broken
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Cross over (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  10. Pass115,787 miles (+4,559)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    115,787 miles
    Test number
    561574243544
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both headlamps slightly loose brackets broken, but still secure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass111,228 miles (+877)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    111,228 miles
    Test number
    667983985359
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail110,351 miles (+6,961)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,351 miles
    Test number
    412617552700
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both, no beam image (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low possible 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass103,390 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    103,390 miles
    Test number
    156603533208
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail103,390 miles (+4,722)1 dangerous2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,390 miles
    Test number
    996768572359
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass98,668 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    98,668 miles
    Test number
    135792991295
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  16. Fail98,667 miles (+7,534)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,667 miles
    Test number
    684919421910
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  17. Pass91,133 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    91,133 miles
    Test number
    782614641087
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Fail91,133 miles (+14,617)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,133 miles
    Test number
    618487281843
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Direction indicator not working door mirror (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass76,516 miles (+8,035)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    76,516 miles
    Test number
    942797426677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass68,481 miles (+3,989)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    68,481 miles
    Test number
    917512944028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail64,492 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,492 miles
    Test number
    138017753072
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  22. Pass64,492 miles (+5,591)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    64,492 miles
    Test number
    647817253083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass58,901 miles (+6,166)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    58,901 miles
    Test number
    907557841381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass52,735 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    52,735 miles
    Test number
    293005150357
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Fail52,735 miles (+5,039)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,735 miles
    Test number
    332964650392
    • FailureNearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Pass47,696 miles (+11,179)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    47,696 miles
    Test number
    864814140026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail36,517 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,517 miles
    Test number
    240577328321
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

  28. Pass36,517 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    36,517 miles
    Test number
    581587628303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L31 RLY

Does L31 RLY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 RLY is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L31 RLY?
The MOT on L31 RLY is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L31 RLY done?
L31 RLY was recorded at 150,067 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 6,628 miles a year.
Has L31 RLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 RLY has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L31 RLY 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 RLY find?
L31 RLY passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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