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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,324 cc

S31 AKOMOT history

S31 AKO is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 24 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 132,222 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

S31 AKO blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Dec 2026
Mileage
132,222 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,796 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S31 AKO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,324 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
8 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S31 AKO was last recorded at 132,222 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 4,224 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,998 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,224 miles
Average per year
4,796 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 132,222 miles
  • 2024 – 127,998 miles
  • 2023 – 120,554 miles
  • 2022 – 114,752 miles
  • 2021 – 108,827 miles
  • 2020 – 103,899 miles
  • 2019 – 95,708 miles
  • 2018 – 89,600 miles
  • 2017 – 83,722 miles
  • 2016 – 80,260 miles
  • 2015 – 76,037 miles
  • 2014 – 70,968 miles
  • 2013 – 62,658 miles
  • 2012 – 60,047 miles
  • 2011 – 58,303 miles
  • 2010 – 53,405 miles
  • 2009 – 45,745 miles
  • 2007 – 42,338 miles
  • 2006 – 37,909 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,222 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing but functions as intended

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 13 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,222 miles (+4,224)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    132,222 miles
    Test number
    738698395709
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass127,998 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    127,998 miles
    Test number
    711263757906
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail127,998 miles (+7,444)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,998 miles
    Test number
    192670401879
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass120,554 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    120,554 miles
    Test number
    664840184739
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail120,554 miles (+5,802)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,554 miles
    Test number
    781540910111
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass114,752 miles (+5,925)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    114,752 miles
    Test number
    721771231393
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass108,827 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    108,827 miles
    Test number
    514757126925
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing but functions as intended (7.1.2 (d))

  8. Fail108,827 miles (+4,928)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,827 miles
    Test number
    318014366707
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing but functions as intended (7.1.2 (d))

  9. Pass103,899 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    103,899 miles
    Test number
    281278431826
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisorySeat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing but still functions as should (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  10. Fail103,899 miles (+8,191)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,899 miles
    Test number
    310604737805
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisorySeat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing but still functions as should (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  11. Pass95,708 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    95,708 miles
    Test number
    735602584091
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight miosture (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront seat tilt lever missing but able to gain access to rear seats. nearside seatbelt catch missing outer casing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Coolant leak radiator
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail95,708 miles (+6,108)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,708 miles
    Test number
    473865906554
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight miosture (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront seat tilt lever missing but able to gain access to rear seats. nearside seatbelt catch missing outer casing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Coolant leak radiator
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass89,600 miles (+5,878)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    89,600 miles
    Test number
    238519821694
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear feathered on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre feathered inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front inner cv joint boots slight weaping
    • AdvisoryExhaust cat heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryFront discs pitted pads wearing
    • AdvisoryPlay in both front steering rack drum sticks
    • AdvisoryPlay in both front suspension top mounts

  14. Pass83,722 miles (+3,462)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    83,722 miles
    Test number
    330259529219
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass80,260 miles (+4,223)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    80,260 miles
    Test number
    158997437827
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear secondary sidelight poor illumination.
    • AdvisoryGeneral oil leaks around engine

  16. Pass76,037 miles (+5,069)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    76,037 miles
    Test number
    229243565446
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass70,968 miles (+8,310)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    70,968 miles
    Test number
    219302274477
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

  18. Pass62,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    62,658 miles
    Test number
    939870373139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail62,658 miles (+2,611)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,658 miles
    Test number
    805699963142
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  20. Pass60,047 miles (+1,744)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    60,047 miles
    Test number
    867120472102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass58,303 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    58,303 miles
    Test number
    209346971489
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail58,303 miles (+4,898)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,303 miles
    Test number
    649446871191
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass53,405 miles (+7,660)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    53,405 miles
    Test number
    533035360084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass45,745 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    45,745 miles
    Test number
    960162849005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail45,745 miles (+3,407)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,745 miles
    Test number
    910790749002
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass42,338 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    42,338 miles
    Test number
    354698047323
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail42,335 miles (+4,426)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,335 miles
    Test number
    452741837465
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass37,909 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    37,909 miles
    Test number
    690703306163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S31 AKO

Does S31 AKO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S31 AKO is valid until 24 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S31 AKO?
The MOT on S31 AKO is valid until 24 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S31 AKO done?
S31 AKO was recorded at 132,222 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 4,796 miles a year.
Has S31 AKO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S31 AKO has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on S31 AKO 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 S31 AKO find?
S31 AKO passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside front tyre obviously under inflated; offside front tyre obviously under inflated; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 7 more.

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