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Volkswagen Golf

Purple · Petrol · 1997 · 2,792 cc

P431 DEFMOT history

P431 DEF is a purple petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Feb 1997. Its MOT expired on 8 Dec 2024 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 107,063 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2023.

P431 DEF purple Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Dec 2024
Mileage
107,063 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2023
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
997 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P431 DEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
4 Feb 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

P431 DEF was last recorded at 107,063 miles on 6 Dec 2023, 42 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,021 miles · 10 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
42 miles
Average per year
997 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 107,063 miles
  • 2022 – 107,021 miles
  • 2021 – 107,002 miles
  • 2020 – 106,986 miles
  • 2019 – 106,839 miles
  • 2018 – 106,703 miles
  • 2017 – 106,408 miles
  • 2016 – 105,642 miles
  • 2015 – 98,659 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,063 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Side (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Side (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

12 tests since 2 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,063 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    107,063 miles
    Test number
    131276856410
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Side (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail107,063 miles (+42)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,063 miles
    Test number
    148857867880
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Side (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass107,021 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    107,021 miles
    Test number
    942472928025
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Pass107,002 miles (+16)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    107,002 miles
    Test number
    936725893532
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass106,986 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    106,986 miles
    Test number
    913327747490
    • AdvisoryFront Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body component slightly loose corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail106,986 miles (+147)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,986 miles
    Test number
    488651592019
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body component slightly loose corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass106,839 miles (+136)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    106,839 miles
    Test number
    506631490484
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront body cndition
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear body cndition

  8. Pass106,703 miles (+295)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    106,703 miles
    Test number
    897833545745
    • AdvisoryFront Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring modified but not seriously weakened Vehicle has been lowered (2.4.A.2)

  9. Pass106,408 miles (+766)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    106,408 miles
    Test number
    166705500143
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  10. Pass105,642 miles (+6,983)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    105,642 miles
    Test number
    171667903653
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Near side (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  11. Pass98,659 miles (+2)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    98,659 miles
    Test number
    546401295176
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Fail98,657 miles9 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,657 miles
    Test number
    375603585103
    • FailureFront Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • FailureRear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureSteering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
    • FailureSteering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about P431 DEF

Does P431 DEF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P431 DEF expired on 8 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P431 DEF?
The MOT on P431 DEF expired on 8 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P431 DEF done?
P431 DEF was recorded at 107,063 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2023, an average of 997 miles a year.
Has P431 DEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P431 DEF has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on P431 DEF 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 P431 DEF find?
P431 DEF passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2023 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side; nearside front lower suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced, and 1 more.

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