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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

S31 BYVMOT history

S31 BYV is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 91,053 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

S31 BYV silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
91,053 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,274 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S31 BYV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S31 BYV was last recorded at 91,053 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 1,996 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,057 miles · 20 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,996 miles
Average per year
3,274 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,053 miles
  • 2025 – 89,057 miles
  • 2024 – 86,565 miles
  • 2023 – 84,647 miles
  • 2022 – 82,794 miles
  • 2021 – 81,190 miles
  • 2020 – 74,336 miles
  • 2019 – 70,057 miles
  • 2018 – 66,052 miles
  • 2017 – 60,772 miles
  • 2016 – 59,671 miles
  • 2015 – 57,384 miles
  • 2014 – 54,159 miles
  • 2013 – 50,995 miles
  • 2012 – 48,230 miles
  • 2011 – 44,778 miles
  • 2010 – 42,234 miles
  • 2009 – 37,483 miles
  • 2008 – 34,739 miles
  • 2007 – 27,639 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,053 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))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.

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 22 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,053 miles (+1,996)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    91,053 miles
    Test number
    275329363646
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass89,057 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    89,057 miles
    Test number
    133316892820
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail89,057 miles (+2,492)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,057 miles
    Test number
    659743537364
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass86,565 miles (+1,918)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    86,565 miles
    Test number
    452122840196
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass84,647 miles (+1,853)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    84,647 miles
    Test number
    261740471587
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass82,794 miles (+1,604)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    82,794 miles
    Test number
    942628624478
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass81,190 miles (+6,854)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    81,190 miles
    Test number
    909819931748
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  8. Pass74,336 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    74,336 miles
    Test number
    891439390183
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail74,336 miles (+4,279)1 repaired2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,336 miles
    Test number
    912240445922
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass70,057 miles2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    70,057 miles
    Test number
    504097133792
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Fail70,057 miles (+4,005)2 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,057 miles
    Test number
    205450450915
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass66,052 miles (+5,280)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    66,052 miles
    Test number
    269856803166
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass60,772 miles (+1,101)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    60,772 miles
    Test number
    916707182089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass59,671 miles (+2,287)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    59,671 miles
    Test number
    762502720238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass57,384 miles (+3,225)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    57,384 miles
    Test number
    228301595159
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass54,159 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    54,159 miles
    Test number
    647569394128
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail54,155 miles (+3,160)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,155 miles
    Test number
    287606194467
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass50,995 miles (+2,765)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    50,995 miles
    Test number
    479231203203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass48,230 miles (+3,452)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    48,230 miles
    Test number
    235176882130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,778 miles (+2,544)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    44,778 miles
    Test number
    286998081146
    • NoteRear brake pads getting low

  21. Pass42,234 miles (+1,881)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    42,234 miles
    Test number
    474467400279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,353 miles (+2,870)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    40,353 miles
    Test number
    391299270062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,483 miles (+2,744)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    37,483 miles
    Test number
    362043179045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,739 miles7 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    34,739 miles
    Test number
    380817488030
    • NoteBody damage
    • NoteNsr tyre shock wear
    • NoteOil low
    • NoteOsf tyre on 2mm and puntured
    • NoteOsr tyre wearing on edges
    • NoteRear seat belts not presented
    • NoteUnder side caked with mud

  25. Fail34,739 miles (+7,100)2 failures7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,739 miles
    Test number
    694887488071
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • NoteBody damage
    • NoteNsr tyre shock wear
    • NoteOil low
    • NoteOsf tyre on 2mm and puntured
    • NoteOsr tyre wearing on edges
    • NoteRear seat belts not presented
    • NoteUnder side caked with mud

  26. Pass27,639 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    27,639 miles
    Test number
    153211787003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S31 BYV

Does S31 BYV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S31 BYV is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S31 BYV?
The MOT on S31 BYV is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S31 BYV done?
S31 BYV was recorded at 91,053 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 3,274 miles a year.
Has S31 BYV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S31 BYV has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on S31 BYV 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 BYV find?
S31 BYV passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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