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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 1996 · 1,391 cc

P331 KPUMOT history

P331 KPU is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Dec 1996. Its MOT expired on 16 Jun 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 145,749 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2025.

P331 KPU grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Jun 2026
Mileage
145,749 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,814 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P331 KPU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,391 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
30 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P331 KPU was last recorded at 145,749 miles on 17 Jun 2025, 53 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,696 miles · 13 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
53 miles
Average per year
5,814 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 145,749 miles
  • 2024 – 145,696 miles
  • 2023 – 139,604 miles
  • 2022 – 127,619 miles
  • 2021 – 117,624 miles
  • 2020 – 113,820 miles
  • 2019 – 108,680 miles
  • 2018 – 103,906 miles
  • 2017 – 101,757 miles
  • 2016 – 98,450 miles
  • 2015 – 90,838 miles
  • 2013 – 86,788 miles
  • 2012 – 83,634 miles
  • 2011 – 79,681 miles
  • 2010 – 74,425 miles
  • 2009 – 68,758 miles
  • 2008 – 58,952 miles
  • 2007 – 49,748 miles
  • 2006 – 39,947 miles
  • 2005 – 30,212 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,749 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear floor slightly corroded/rusty
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (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.

  • Sill covers fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Wear to bushes and underneath due to height of vechile

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 3 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,749 miles (+53)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    145,749 miles
    Test number
    206395308394
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear floor slightly corroded/rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail145,696 miles (+6,092)7 major5 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,696 miles
    Test number
    108489344997
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust and inlet manifold (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective main beam (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective main beam (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose center joint (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner lip (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner lip (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake test carried out with decelerometer due to car being to low to put in brake tester
    • AdvisoryPresented for test with aftermarket steering wheel and no airbag, no way of telling if it originally had air bag
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  3. Pass139,604 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    139,604 miles
    Test number
    723302669509
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryWear to bushes and underneath due to height of vechile

  4. Fail139,604 miles (+11,985)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,604 miles
    Test number
    756120991273
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryWear to bushes and underneath due to height of vechile

  5. Pass127,619 miles (+202)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    127,619 miles
    Test number
    880353299977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail127,417 miles (+9,793)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,417 miles
    Test number
    434390591572
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass117,624 miles (+3,804)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    117,624 miles
    Test number
    422846293972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass113,820 miles (+5,140)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    113,820 miles
    Test number
    207926116776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass108,680 miles (+4,774)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    108,680 miles
    Test number
    801120248024
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass103,906 miles (+2,149)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    103,906 miles
    Test number
    221233374751
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySlight play at steering wheel

  11. Pass101,757 miles (+1)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    101,757 miles
    Test number
    429207335223
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both lipped and corroded border line pass (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre getting low and perished
    • AdvisoryRear boot full unable to check
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisorySkirts fitted out sills not checked

  12. Fail101,756 miles (+3,306)4 failures12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,756 miles
    Test number
    569669547481
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both lipped and corroded border line pass (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre getting low and perished
    • AdvisoryRear boot full unable to check
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisorySkirts fitted out sills not checked

  13. Pass98,450 miles (+7,612)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    98,450 miles
    Test number
    892272339898
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing outer edge 175/70 r13

  14. Pass90,838 miles (+4,050)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    90,838 miles
    Test number
    178622815026
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass86,788 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    86,788 miles
    Test number
    108397563255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail86,788 miles (+3,154)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,788 miles
    Test number
    237507263256
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass83,634 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    83,634 miles
    Test number
    755904152262
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail83,634 miles (+3,953)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,634 miles
    Test number
    977344252229
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass79,681 miles (+5,256)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    79,681 miles
    Test number
    978537651292
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Fail74,425 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,425 miles
    Test number
    444294320271
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass74,425 miles (+5,667)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    74,425 miles
    Test number
    712864220293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass68,758 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    68,758 miles
    Test number
    503727349248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail68,758 miles (+9,806)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,758 miles
    Test number
    123137449299
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass58,952 miles (+9,204)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    58,952 miles
    Test number
    952367708210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass49,748 miles (+9,801)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    49,748 miles
    Test number
    271631517210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass39,947 miles (+9,735)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    39,947 miles
    Test number
    161658506277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass30,212 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    30,212 miles
    Test number
    190035815264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P331 KPU

Does P331 KPU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P331 KPU expired on 16 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P331 KPU?
The MOT on P331 KPU expired on 16 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P331 KPU done?
P331 KPU was recorded at 145,749 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2025, an average of 5,814 miles a year.
Has P331 KPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P331 KPU has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on P331 KPU 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 P331 KPU find?
P331 KPU passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2025 with 3 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear floor slightly corroded/rusty; offside rear wheel bearing has slight play.

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