Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 1,598 cc
T31 EALMOT history
T31 EAL is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 21 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 78,053 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 78,053 mi
- At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 11 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 3,775 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T31 EAL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 22 Apr 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T31 EAL was last recorded at 78,053 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 3,411 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 74,642 miles · 17 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,411 miles
- Average per year
- 3,775 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 78,053 miles
- 2025 – 74,642 miles
- 2024 – 71,809 miles
- 2023 – 65,918 miles
- 2022 – 61,156 miles
- 2021 – 57,662 miles
- 2020 – 55,866 miles
- 2019 – 51,322 miles
- 2018 – 49,073 miles
- 2017 – 43,997 miles
- 2016 – 40,390 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass78,053 miles
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both poor
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
13 tests since 10 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass78,053 miles (+3,411)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 78,053 miles
- Test number
- 389280024844
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
Pass74,642 miles (+2,833)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 74,642 miles
- Test number
- 189124019346
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
Pass71,809 miles (+5,891)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 71,809 miles
- Test number
- 615660778714
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass65,918 miles (+14)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 65,918 miles
- Test number
- 892184698535
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail65,904 miles (+4,748)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,904 miles
- Test number
- 946664105519
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass61,156 miles (+3,494)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 61,156 miles
- Test number
- 240773672794
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,662 miles (+1,796)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 57,662 miles
- Test number
- 765032537969
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
Pass55,866 miles (+4,544)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 55,866 miles
- Test number
- 734068318156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,322 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 51,322 miles
- Test number
- 931279544837
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail51,321 miles (+2,248)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,321 miles
- Test number
- 637021183948
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively heavily worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass49,073 miles (+5,076)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 49,073 miles
- Test number
- 949061411957
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass43,997 miles (+3,607)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 43,997 miles
- Test number
- 352158977715
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass40,390 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 40,390 miles
- Test number
- 692747379732
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T31 EAL
- Does T31 EAL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T31 EAL is valid until 21 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T31 EAL?
- The MOT on T31 EAL is valid until 21 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T31 EAL done?
- T31 EAL was recorded at 78,053 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 3,775 miles a year.
- Has T31 EAL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T31 EAL has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2023.
- Has the mileage on T31 EAL 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 EAL find?
- T31 EAL passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: front coil spring corroded both; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear coil spring corroded both, and 1 more.
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