Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,000 cc
L31 YAKMOT history
L31 YAK is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 142,735 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 142,735 mi
- At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 19 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 6,269 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L31 YAK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,000 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 1 Sept 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L31 YAK was last recorded at 142,735 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 6,333 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 136,402 miles · 20 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,333 miles
- Average per year
- 6,269 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 142,735 miles
- 2025 – 136,402 miles
- 2024 – 130,300 miles
- 2023 – 124,423 miles
- 2022 – 116,423 miles
- 2021 – 112,253 miles
- 2020 – 104,772 miles
- 2019 – 97,069 miles
- 2018 – 90,275 miles
- 2017 – 83,507 miles
- 2016 – 77,076 miles
- 2015 – 73,743 miles
- 2014 – 69,377 miles
- 2013 – 63,430 miles
- 2012 – 56,972 miles
- 2011 – 49,946 miles
- 2010 – 42,318 miles
- 2009 – 35,031 miles
- 2008 – 29,001 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass142,735 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides - beam patterns acceptable (1.7.5a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Rear high level stop lamp inop
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
23 tests since 15 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass142,735 miles (+6,333)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 142,735 miles
- Test number
- 513813580077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,402 miles (+6,102)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 136,402 miles
- Test number
- 613771528866
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass130,300 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 130,300 miles
- Test number
- 387562963843
- AdvisoryEngine cover and undertrays fitted
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
Fail130,300 miles (+5,877)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,300 miles
- Test number
- 191886021714
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryEngine cover and undertrays fitted
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
Pass124,423 miles (+8,000)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 124,423 miles
- Test number
- 868436426384
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass116,423 miles (+4,170)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 116,423 miles
- Test number
- 795929819700
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass112,253 miles (+26)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 112,253 miles
- Test number
- 487933259572
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,227 miles (+7,455)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,227 miles
- Test number
- 644930790673
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass104,772 miles (+7,703)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 104,772 miles
- Test number
- 529443815441
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,069 miles (+6,794)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 97,069 miles
- Test number
- 232010062921
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass90,275 miles (+6,768)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 90,275 miles
- Test number
- 240934909260
- AdvisoryHeadlamps detiorated
Pass83,507 miles (+6,431)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 83,507 miles
- Test number
- 306197755357
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Pass77,076 miles (+11)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 77,076 miles
- Test number
- 212413449569
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides - beam patterns acceptable (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear high level stop lamp inop
Fail77,065 miles (+3,322)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,065 miles
- Test number
- 531530031812
- FailureBody insecure and dangerous to other road users UNABLE TO OPEN BONNET FROM SAFTEY CATCH TO INSPECT ENGINE BAY AND COMPONENTS (6.1.B.1b)
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides - beam patterns acceptable (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear high level stop lamp inop
Pass73,743 miles (+4,366)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 73,743 miles
- Test number
- 963788563199
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass69,377 miles (+5,947)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 69,377 miles
- Test number
- 935265344289
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,430 miles (+6,458)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 63,430 miles
- Test number
- 369082843209
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass56,972 miles (+7,026)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 56,972 miles
- Test number
- 479365032210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,946 miles (+7,628)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 49,946 miles
- Test number
- 957848021215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,318 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 42,318 miles
- Test number
- 334424140292
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,318 miles (+7,287)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,318 miles
- Test number
- 902533540261
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass35,031 miles (+6,030)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 35,031 miles
- Test number
- 564507429222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,001 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 29,001 miles
- Test number
- 481728328289
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L31 YAK
- Does L31 YAK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 YAK is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L31 YAK?
- The MOT on L31 YAK is valid until 5 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L31 YAK done?
- L31 YAK was recorded at 142,735 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 6,269 miles a year.
- Has L31 YAK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L31 YAK has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on L31 YAK 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 YAK find?
- L31 YAK passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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