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Volkswagen Golf

White · Petrol · 2007 · 2,000 cc

S31 TOTMOT history

S31 TOT is a white petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Oct 2007. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 131,537 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

S31 TOT white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
131,537 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,196 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S31 TOT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
10 Oct 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S31 TOT was last recorded at 131,537 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,537 miles · 4 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,196 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 131,537 miles
  • 2024 – 121,093 miles
  • 2022 – 113,065 miles
  • 2021 – 106,018 miles
  • 2020 – 99,915 miles
  • 2019 – 96,036 miles
  • 2018 – 92,514 miles
  • 2017 – 86,937 miles
  • 2016 – 81,549 miles
  • 2015 – 74,036 miles
  • 2014 – 64,296 miles
  • 2013 – 60,217 miles
  • 2012 – 55,054 miles
  • 2011 – 46,893 miles
  • 2010 – 36,856 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,537 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both corroded 10mm wide on inner faces - pads are virtually new (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops are deteriorated - n/s has broken upRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBoth rear lower suspension arm bushes are slightly deterioratedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBoth rear lower track control arm inner bushes are deteriorated - no movementRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on the inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 25 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,537 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    131,537 miles
    Test number
    650035430455
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both corroded 10mm wide on inner faces - pads are virtually new (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops are deteriorated - n/s has broken up
    • AdvisoryBoth rear lower suspension arm bushes are slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBoth rear lower track control arm inner bushes are deteriorated - no movement

  2. Fail131,537 miles (+4,117)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,537 miles
    Test number
    601181470189
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower covers split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both corroded 10mm wide on inner faces - pads are virtually new (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost smooth on inner edge - rest of tread 2-4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost smooth on inner edge - rest of tread 2-4mm and was flat at start of test (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops are deteriorated - n/s has broken up
    • AdvisoryBoth rear lower suspension arm bushes are slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBoth rear lower track control arm inner bushes are deteriorated - no movement

  3. Pass127,420 miles (+6,327)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    127,420 miles
    Test number
    720257421301
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass121,093 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    121,093 miles
    Test number
    599824105074
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust slight leak on middle box (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail121,093 miles (+8,028)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,093 miles
    Test number
    411477985266
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust slight leak on middle box (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass113,065 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    113,065 miles
    Test number
    804070976380
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail113,065 miles (+7,047)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,065 miles
    Test number
    917189203512
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass106,018 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    106,018 miles
    Test number
    782516616855
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail106,018 miles (+6,103)3 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,018 miles
    Test number
    617844008394
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorRear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass99,915 miles (+3,879)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    99,915 miles
    Test number
    303177908774
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass96,036 miles (+35)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    96,036 miles
    Test number
    911404364653
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn thin (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail96,001 miles (+3,487)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,001 miles
    Test number
    535525698802
    • MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn thin (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring lamp indicates a fault

  13. Pass92,514 miles (+5,577)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    92,514 miles
    Test number
    280950225238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass86,937 miles (+5,388)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    86,937 miles
    Test number
    522209894573
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt At inner retaining clip (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass81,549 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    81,549 miles
    Test number
    723856646449
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are worn close to the wear indicators and are wearing thin on inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc is slightly pitted

  16. Fail81,549 miles (+7,513)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,549 miles
    Test number
    350041946347
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are worn close to the wear indicators and are wearing thin on inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc is slightly pitted

  17. Pass74,036 miles (+9,740)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    74,036 miles
    Test number
    427122431710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass64,296 miles (+4,079)8 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    64,296 miles
    Test number
    367573284191
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished and also stepping badly on inside edges

  19. Pass60,217 miles (+5,163)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    60,217 miles
    Test number
    235104783186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail55,054 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,054 miles
    Test number
    525679472151
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass55,054 miles (+8,161)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    55,054 miles
    Test number
    556859372165
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass46,893 miles (+10,037)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    46,893 miles
    Test number
    107684141266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass36,856 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    36,856 miles
    Test number
    384817130441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail36,856 miles2 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,856 miles
    Test number
    214897530225
    • DangerousNearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • DangerousTyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureCentre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about S31 TOT

Does S31 TOT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S31 TOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S31 TOT?
The MOT on S31 TOT is valid until 4 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 TOT done?
S31 TOT was recorded at 131,537 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 6,196 miles a year.
Has S31 TOT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S31 TOT has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on S31 TOT 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 TOT find?
S31 TOT passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake disc worn, but not excessively both corroded 10mm wide on inner faces - pads are virtually new; both rear bump stops are deteriorated - n/s has broken up, and 2 more.

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