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Silver · Diesel · 2017 · 1,968 cc

L31 WYBMOT history

L31 WYB is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Jul 2017. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 75,480 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

L31 WYB silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Mar 2027
Mileage
75,480 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,530 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 WYB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
31 Jul 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 WYB was last recorded at 75,480 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 9,103 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
66,377 miles · 8 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
9,103 miles
Average per year
8,530 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,480 miles
  • 2025 – 66,377 miles
  • 2024 – 56,799 miles
  • 2023 – 46,234 miles
  • 2022 – 38,315 miles
  • 2021 – 31,569 miles
  • 2020 – 27,159 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,480 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 10 Jul 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,480 miles (+9,103)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    75,480 miles
    Test number
    662106677504
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass66,377 miles (+9,578)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    66,377 miles
    Test number
    139738928772
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass56,799 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    56,799 miles
    Test number
    103109868345
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail56,799 miles (+10,565)2 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,799 miles
    Test number
    282340595350
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass46,234 miles (+7,919)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    46,234 miles
    Test number
    379198993660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass38,315 miles (+6,746)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    38,315 miles
    Test number
    144712871067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass31,569 miles (+4,410)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    31,569 miles
    Test number
    942404747658
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass27,159 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    27,159 miles
    Test number
    760003577515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L31 WYB

Does L31 WYB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 WYB is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L31 WYB?
The MOT on L31 WYB is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L31 WYB done?
L31 WYB was recorded at 75,480 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 8,530 miles a year.
Has L31 WYB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 WYB has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on L31 WYB 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 WYB find?
L31 WYB passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front brake hose slightly twisted; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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