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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc

S31 ALMMOT history

S31 ALM is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Apr 2009. Its MOT expired on 13 Nov 2025 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 189,760 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

S31 ALM grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Nov 2025
Mileage
189,760 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,120 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S31 ALM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
15 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

S31 ALM was last recorded at 189,760 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 8,108 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,652 miles · 9 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
8,108 miles
Average per year
11,120 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 189,760 miles
  • 2024 – 181,652 miles
  • 2023 – 171,131 miles
  • 2022 – 161,556 miles
  • 2021 – 150,833 miles
  • 2020 – 141,780 miles
  • 2019 – 126,415 miles
  • 2018 – 113,540 miles
  • 2017 – 101,978 miles
  • 2016 – 89,867 miles
  • 2015 – 78,281 miles
  • 2014 – 66,604 miles
  • 2013 – 51,012 miles
  • 2012 – 37,838 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail189,760 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT failures 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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 22 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail189,760 miles (+8,108)1 dangerous1 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,760 miles
    Test number
    280941521819
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass181,652 miles (+10,521)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    181,652 miles
    Test number
    306378039944
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass171,131 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    171,131 miles
    Test number
    624444995429
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail171,131 miles (+9,575)1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,131 miles
    Test number
    550877597528
    • Repaired at testFront Position lamp not working Nearside and offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass161,556 miles (+52)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    161,556 miles
    Test number
    793798595910
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Fail161,504 miles (+10,671)2 dangerous2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,504 miles
    Test number
    443935418663
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass150,833 miles (+9,053)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    150,833 miles
    Test number
    328992578513
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass141,780 miles (+15,365)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    141,780 miles
    Test number
    885481166304
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass126,415 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    126,415 miles
    Test number
    739358123166
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail126,415 miles (+12,875)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,415 miles
    Test number
    611857953588
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass113,540 miles (+11,562)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    113,540 miles
    Test number
    497094647574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass101,978 miles (+12,111)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    101,978 miles
    Test number
    202655316248
    • 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)

  13. Pass89,867 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    89,867 miles
    Test number
    714435849601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail89,861 miles (+11,580)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,861 miles
    Test number
    754565144993
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

  15. Pass78,281 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    78,281 miles
    Test number
    735838995027
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/s/f slight brake bind

  16. Fail78,267 miles (+11,663)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,267 miles
    Test number
    648938095033
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/s/f slight brake bind

  17. Pass66,604 miles (+15,592)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    66,604 miles
    Test number
    916616304176
    • NoteBoth nearside tyre sidewalls damaged / wearing away

  18. Pass51,012 miles (+13,174)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    51,012 miles
    Test number
    597780903105
    • NoteN/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

  19. Pass37,838 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    37,838 miles
    Test number
    797392682014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S31 ALM

Does S31 ALM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S31 ALM expired on 13 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S31 ALM?
The MOT on S31 ALM expired on 13 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S31 ALM done?
S31 ALM was recorded at 189,760 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 11,120 miles a year.
Has S31 ALM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S31 ALM has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S31 ALM 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 ALM find?
S31 ALM failed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 1 major defect, 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: offside rear tyre has ply or cords exposed; rear brakes imbalanced across an axle axle 2; nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated, and 9 more.

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