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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 1,598 cc

T31 COVMOT history

T31 COV is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Jun 2007. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 144,895 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Nov 2026
Mileage
144,895 mi
At MOT on 22 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,419 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T31 COV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
9 Jun 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T31 COV was last recorded at 144,895 miles on 22 Nov 2025, 5,942 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,953 miles · 19 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,942 miles
Average per year
7,419 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 144,895 miles
  • 2024 – 138,953 miles
  • 2023 – 134,545 miles
  • 2022 – 132,097 miles
  • 2021 – 130,334 miles
  • 2020 – 127,920 miles
  • 2019 – 122,835 miles
  • 2018 – 116,197 miles
  • 2017 – 108,041 miles
  • 2016 – 97,180 miles
  • 2015 – 84,754 miles
  • 2014 – 73,485 miles
  • 2013 – 63,611 miles
  • 2012 – 48,413 miles
  • 2011 – 36,374 miles
  • 2010 – 30,484 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,895 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Offside sill corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 21 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,895 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    144,895 miles
    Test number
    583705442798
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail144,895 miles (+5,942)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,895 miles
    Test number
    320282104594
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass138,953 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    138,953 miles
    Test number
    321781912619
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail138,949 miles (+4,404)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,949 miles
    Test number
    427558392825
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass134,545 miles (+2,448)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    134,545 miles
    Test number
    997072525204
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside sill corroded

  6. Pass132,097 miles (+1,763)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    132,097 miles
    Test number
    187796568966
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside sill corroded

  7. Pass130,334 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    130,334 miles
    Test number
    948527316296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail130,334 miles (+2,414)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,334 miles
    Test number
    873246821876
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass127,920 miles (+5,085)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    127,920 miles
    Test number
    671514321228
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass122,835 miles (+6,638)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    122,835 miles
    Test number
    612854050069
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass116,197 miles (+8,156)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    116,197 miles
    Test number
    693299469111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearbush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass108,041 miles (+10,861)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    108,041 miles
    Test number
    983940053049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake slightly rubbing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake slightly rubbing

  13. Pass97,180 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    97,180 miles
    Test number
    363921881010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail97,180 miles (+12,426)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,180 miles
    Test number
    403472882215
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  15. Pass84,754 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    84,754 miles
    Test number
    183679727387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail84,754 miles (+11,269)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,754 miles
    Test number
    244347573045
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear nail in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass73,485 miles (+9,874)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    73,485 miles
    Test number
    967227414398
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass63,611 miles (+15,198)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    63,611 miles
    Test number
    466980533417
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass48,413 miles (+12,039)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    48,413 miles
    Test number
    159661322182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,374 miles (+5,890)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2012
    Odometer
    36,374 miles
    Test number
    225969421411
    • 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)

  21. Pass30,484 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    30,484 miles
    Test number
    914482570194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T31 COV

Does T31 COV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T31 COV is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T31 COV?
The MOT on T31 COV is valid until 25 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T31 COV done?
T31 COV was recorded at 144,895 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2025, an average of 7,419 miles a year.
Has T31 COV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T31 COV has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T31 COV 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 T31 COV find?
T31 COV passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 1 more.

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