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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,781 cc

R331 LFHMOT history

R331 LFH is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Mar 1998. Its MOT is valid until 17 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 86,304 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

R331 LFH black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Apr 2027
Mileage
86,304 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,339 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R331 LFH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Mar 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R331 LFH was last recorded at 86,304 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,304 miles · 28 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,339 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,304 miles
  • 2025 – 85,521 miles
  • 2023 – 80,974 miles
  • 2022 – 74,300 miles
  • 2019 – 74,220 miles
  • 2018 – 68,679 miles
  • 2017 – 61,074 miles
  • 2016 – 60,599 miles
  • 2015 – 60,172 miles
  • 2014 – 59,474 miles
  • 2013 – 58,614 miles
  • 2012 – 57,124 miles
  • 2011 – 54,304 miles
  • 2010 – 52,074 miles
  • 2009 – 48,628 miles
  • 2008 – 45,477 miles
  • 2007 – 43,055 miles
  • 2006 – 39,647 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,304 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 18 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    86,304 miles
    Test number
    858760312598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail86,304 miles (+783)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,304 miles
    Test number
    183519064337
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass85,521 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    85,521 miles
    Test number
    865164584380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail85,521 miles (+4,547)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,521 miles
    Test number
    812204240672
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass80,974 miles (+6,674)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    80,974 miles
    Test number
    553402112410
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass74,300 miles (+80)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    74,300 miles
    Test number
    868276224807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass74,220 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    74,220 miles
    Test number
    983630750591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail74,220 miles (+5,541)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,220 miles
    Test number
    752052545889
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass68,679 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    68,679 miles
    Test number
    241294419556
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  10. Fail68,679 miles (+7,605)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,679 miles
    Test number
    222043187847
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  11. Pass61,074 miles (+475)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    61,074 miles
    Test number
    448164511042
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass60,599 miles (+427)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    60,599 miles
    Test number
    372777881776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass60,172 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    60,172 miles
    Test number
    646329765189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail60,172 miles (+698)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,172 miles
    Test number
    846539865187
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
  15. Pass59,474 miles (+860)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    59,474 miles
    Test number
    855207374171
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  16. Pass58,614 miles (+1,490)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    58,614 miles
    Test number
    656555073167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass57,124 miles (+2,820)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    57,124 miles
    Test number
    558225082135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    54,304 miles
    Test number
    296418271468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail54,304 miles (+2,230)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,304 miles
    Test number
    546858571135
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  20. Pass52,074 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    52,074 miles
    Test number
    882586870198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Fail52,074 miles (+3,446)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,074 miles
    Test number
    254462070400
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass48,628 miles (+3,151)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    48,628 miles
    Test number
    944734279115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass45,477 miles (+2,422)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2009
    Odometer
    45,477 miles
    Test number
    544431948109
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  24. Pass43,055 miles (+3,408)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    43,055 miles
    Test number
    404222407122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass39,647 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    39,647 miles
    Test number
    162178506130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R331 LFH

Does R331 LFH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R331 LFH is valid until 17 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on R331 LFH?
The MOT on R331 LFH is valid until 17 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R331 LFH done?
R331 LFH was recorded at 86,304 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 2,339 miles a year.
Has R331 LFH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R331 LFH has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on R331 LFH 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 R331 LFH find?
R331 LFH passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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