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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 1,968 cc

S31 OUSMOT history

S31 OUS is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 13 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 122,713 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

S31 OUS blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Dec 2026
Mileage
122,713 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,223 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S31 OUS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
27 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S31 OUS was last recorded at 122,713 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 7,669 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,044 miles · 27 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
7,669 miles
Average per year
6,223 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 122,713 miles
  • 2024 – 115,044 miles
  • 2023 – 105,914 miles
  • 2022 – 96,017 miles
  • 2021 – 89,274 miles
  • 2020 – 82,626 miles
  • 2019 – 75,342 miles
  • 2018 – 69,642 miles
  • 2017 – 65,667 miles
  • 2016 – 60,656 miles
  • 2015 – 54,570 miles
  • 2014 – 50,096 miles
  • 2013 – 45,090 miles
  • 2012 – 40,695 miles
  • 2011 – 34,407 miles
  • 2010 – 29,294 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,713 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced floor/inner sill at rear arm mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced floor/inner sill at rear arm mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 24 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,713 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    122,713 miles
    Test number
    789345009281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced floor/inner sill at rear arm mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced floor/inner sill at rear arm mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail122,712 miles (+7,668)1 dangerous1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,712 miles
    Test number
    425832762669
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced floor/inner sill at rear arm mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced floor/inner sill at rear arm mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass115,044 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    115,044 miles
    Test number
    942139287001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Fail115,044 miles (+9,130)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,044 miles
    Test number
    715576875212
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  5. Pass105,914 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    105,914 miles
    Test number
    494478152088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail105,914 miles (+9,897)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,914 miles
    Test number
    880295671318
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  7. Pass96,017 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    96,017 miles
    Test number
    848073738958
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail96,017 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,017 miles
    Test number
    558439725642
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail96,017 miles (+6,743)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,017 miles
    Test number
    436892124410
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass89,274 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    89,274 miles
    Test number
    225299545645
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail89,274 miles (+6,648)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,274 miles
    Test number
    248712398121
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass82,626 miles (+7,284)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    82,626 miles
    Test number
    635485180891
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre scrubbing on inner edge

  13. Pass75,342 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    75,342 miles
    Test number
    497449597512
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Fail75,342 miles (+5,700)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,342 miles
    Test number
    367425407509
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass69,642 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    69,642 miles
    Test number
    956017498179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail69,642 miles (+3,975)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,642 miles
    Test number
    891566565128
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  17. Pass65,667 miles (+5,011)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    65,667 miles
    Test number
    980361701661
    • AdvisoryRear both rear tyres cracking

  18. Pass60,656 miles (+6,086)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    60,656 miles
    Test number
    849137759997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,570 miles (+4,474)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    54,570 miles
    Test number
    470905958696
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass50,096 miles (+5,006)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    50,096 miles
    Test number
    226446744311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,090 miles (+4,395)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    45,090 miles
    Test number
    308176643356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,695 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    40,695 miles
    Test number
    617413042356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail40,695 miles (+6,288)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,695 miles
    Test number
    795242142301
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  24. Pass34,407 miles (+5,113)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    34,407 miles
    Test number
    475203641381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass29,294 miles (+2,660)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    29,294 miles
    Test number
    791318240364
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  26. Fail26,634 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,634 miles
    Test number
    243745570140
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  27. Pass26,634 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    26,634 miles
    Test number
    530935370171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S31 OUS

Does S31 OUS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S31 OUS is valid until 13 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S31 OUS?
The MOT on S31 OUS is valid until 13 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 OUS done?
S31 OUS was recorded at 122,713 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 6,223 miles a year.
Has S31 OUS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S31 OUS has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on S31 OUS 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 OUS find?
S31 OUS passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 7 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced floor/inner sill at rear arm mounting; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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