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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2017 · 1,968 cc

L31 TAAMOT history

L31 TAA is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 2017. Its MOT is valid until 5 Apr 2027 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 138,021 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2026.

L31 TAA blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Apr 2027
Mileage
138,021 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2026
MOT tests
8
6 passed · 2 failed
Per year
11,520 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 TAA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
31 Dec 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 TAA was last recorded at 138,021 miles on 28 Mar 2026, 9,007 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,014 miles · 24 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
9,007 miles
Average per year
11,520 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,021 miles
  • 2025 – 129,014 miles
  • 2024 – 121,706 miles
  • 2023 – 116,994 miles
  • 2022 – 98,668 miles
  • 2020 – 77,402 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,021 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

8 tests since 22 Dec 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,021 miles (+9,007)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    138,021 miles
    Test number
    216896849126
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass129,014 miles (+7,308)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    129,014 miles
    Test number
    803471849356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass121,706 miles (+4,712)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    121,706 miles
    Test number
    541500111972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass116,994 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    116,994 miles
    Test number
    868945436038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail116,994 miles (+18,326)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,994 miles
    Test number
    495397815252
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass98,668 miles (+21,266)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    98,668 miles
    Test number
    612395558170
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass77,402 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    77,402 miles
    Test number
    973290035598
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail77,402 miles1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,402 miles
    Test number
    985901670524
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated TPMS light on (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Questions about L31 TAA

Does L31 TAA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 TAA is valid until 5 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L31 TAA?
The MOT on L31 TAA is valid until 5 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L31 TAA done?
L31 TAA was recorded at 138,021 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2026, an average of 11,520 miles a year.
Has L31 TAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 TAA has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on L31 TAA 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 TAA find?
L31 TAA passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both.

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