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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2016 · 1,968 cc

L31 TSYMOT history

L31 TSY is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Jun 2016. Its MOT is valid until 1 May 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 143,660 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

L31 TSY grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 May 2027
Mileage
143,660 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
13,901 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 TSY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
27 Jun 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 TSY was last recorded at 143,660 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,644 miles · 21 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
13,901 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,660 miles
  • 2025 – 132,985 miles
  • 2024 – 116,197 miles
  • 2023 – 97,851 miles
  • 2022 – 92,246 miles
  • 2021 – 72,828 miles
  • 2020 – 52,032 miles
  • 2019 – 47,711 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,660 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 28 May 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,660 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2027
    Odometer
    143,660 miles
    Test number
    671888475424
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail143,644 miles (+10,659)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,644 miles
    Test number
    984737943723
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass132,985 miles (+16,788)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2026
    Odometer
    132,985 miles
    Test number
    993676852313
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass116,197 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    116,197 miles
    Test number
    676614623029
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  5. Fail116,196 miles (+18,345)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,196 miles
    Test number
    513861531445
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  6. Pass97,851 miles (+5,605)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    97,851 miles
    Test number
    719569348875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass92,246 miles (+19,418)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    92,246 miles
    Test number
    985788535792
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass72,828 miles (+20,796)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    72,828 miles
    Test number
    242320877553
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass52,032 miles (+4,321)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    52,032 miles
    Test number
    253678823345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass47,711 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    47,711 miles
    Test number
    125897983785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail47,711 miles1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,711 miles
    Test number
    754949376729
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Questions about L31 TSY

Does L31 TSY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 TSY is valid until 1 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L31 TSY?
The MOT on L31 TSY is valid until 1 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L31 TSY done?
L31 TSY was recorded at 143,660 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 13,901 miles a year.
Has L31 TSY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 TSY has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L31 TSY 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 TSY find?
L31 TSY passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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