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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 1997 · 1,598 cc

P331 SHXMOT history

P331 SHX is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Feb 1997. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 80,200 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

P331 SHX red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2026
Mileage
80,200 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,746 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P331 SHX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
11 Feb 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P331 SHX was last recorded at 80,200 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 123 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,077 miles · 4 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
123 miles
Average per year
1,746 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 80,200 miles
  • 2024 – 80,077 miles
  • 2020 – 79,934 miles
  • 2019 – 79,421 miles
  • 2018 – 79,032 miles
  • 2017 – 78,730 miles
  • 2016 – 77,618 miles
  • 2014 – 76,713 miles
  • 2013 – 74,948 miles
  • 2012 – 73,830 miles
  • 2011 – 71,745 miles
  • 2010 – 64,294 miles
  • 2008 – 59,291 miles
  • 2007 – 52,528 miles
  • 2006 – 47,113 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,200 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 17 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,200 miles (+123)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    80,200 miles
    Test number
    288422898625
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass80,077 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    80,077 miles
    Test number
    942167242797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail80,076 miles (+2)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,076 miles
    Test number
    777870280653
    • 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 carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside front sill pane area repairs can not be examined due to plastic coatings.

  4. Fail80,074 miles (+140)1 dangerous9 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,074 miles
    Test number
    304397666712
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass79,934 miles (+513)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    79,934 miles
    Test number
    805701450914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass79,421 miles (+389)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    79,421 miles
    Test number
    548161605387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass79,032 miles (+302)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    79,032 miles
    Test number
    555466894312
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass78,730 miles (+1,112)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    78,730 miles
    Test number
    569278071645
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Pass77,618 miles (+905)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    77,618 miles
    Test number
    851698893834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass76,713 miles (+1,765)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    76,713 miles
    Test number
    576333504392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass74,948 miles (+1,118)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    74,948 miles
    Test number
    879405803312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass73,830 miles (+2,085)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    73,830 miles
    Test number
    709657002350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass71,745 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    71,745 miles
    Test number
    387593921463
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  14. Fail71,745 miles (+7,451)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,745 miles
    Test number
    665103221268
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  15. Pass64,294 miles (+5,003)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    64,294 miles
    Test number
    172064070074
    • NoteFront wipers slight split

  16. Pass59,291 miles (+6,763)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    59,291 miles
    Test number
    202602128373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass52,528 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    52,528 miles
    Test number
    891919007349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail52,528 miles (+5,415)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,528 miles
    Test number
    521189707338
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass47,113 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    47,113 miles
    Test number
    393381226362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P331 SHX

Does P331 SHX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P331 SHX is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on P331 SHX?
The MOT on P331 SHX is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P331 SHX done?
P331 SHX was recorded at 80,200 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 1,746 miles a year.
Has P331 SHX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P331 SHX has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on P331 SHX 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 SHX find?
P331 SHX passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall.

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