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Volkswagen Golf

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

S31 TFSMOT history

S31 TFS is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 65,180 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

S31 TFS white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jun 2027
Mileage
65,180 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,861 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S31 TFS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
5 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S31 TFS was last recorded at 65,180 miles on 19 May 2026, 2,154 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
63,026 miles · 5 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,154 miles
Average per year
3,861 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,180 miles
  • 2025 – 63,026 miles
  • 2024 – 61,230 miles
  • 2023 – 59,902 miles
  • 2022 – 59,371 miles
  • 2021 – 57,082 miles
  • 2020 – 55,870 miles
  • 2019 – 51,122 miles
  • 2018 – 42,810 miles
  • 2017 – 35,302 miles
  • 2016 – 26,069 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,180 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 Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 1 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,180 miles (+2,154)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    65,180 miles
    Test number
    763938529198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass63,026 miles (+1,796)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    63,026 miles
    Test number
    354363989604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass61,230 miles (+1,328)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    61,230 miles
    Test number
    161059406655
    • AdvisorySuspension components rusty but not considered bad
  4. Pass59,902 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    59,902 miles
    Test number
    321765550965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass59,896 miles (+525)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    59,896 miles
    Test number
    190425986741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass59,371 miles (+2,289)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    59,371 miles
    Test number
    190948335912
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
  7. Pass57,082 miles (+1,212)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    57,082 miles
    Test number
    703928150267
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Off side front tyre starting to de laminate on outer edge
    • AdvisoryRear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both rear handbrake cables damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear brakes have slight bind (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass55,870 miles (+4,748)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    55,870 miles
    Test number
    258204772108
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
  9. Pass51,122 miles (+8,312)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    51,122 miles
    Test number
    635117267763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass42,810 miles (+7,508)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    42,810 miles
    Test number
    316153539675
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside handbrake cables outer casing slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracked (no cords showing)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  11. Pass35,302 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    35,302 miles
    Test number
    509507511119
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Fail35,302 miles (+9,233)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,302 miles
    Test number
    718801796922
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass26,069 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    26,069 miles
    Test number
    930089339781
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre tread slightly cracked
  14. Fail26,069 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,069 miles
    Test number
    261084847466
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre tread slightly cracked

Questions about S31 TFS

Does S31 TFS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S31 TFS is valid until 5 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S31 TFS?
The MOT on S31 TFS is valid until 5 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S31 TFS done?
S31 TFS was recorded at 65,180 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 3,861 miles a year.
Has S31 TFS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S31 TFS has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2017.
Has the mileage on S31 TFS 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 TFS find?
S31 TFS passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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