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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

T31 GANMOT history

T31 GAN is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Oct 2008. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 86,071 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
86,071 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,021 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T31 GAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
7 Oct 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T31 GAN was last recorded at 86,071 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 5,378 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,693 miles · 7 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,378 miles
Average per year
5,021 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,071 miles
  • 2025 – 80,693 miles
  • 2023 – 74,584 miles
  • 2022 – 66,583 miles
  • 2021 – 59,724 miles
  • 2020 – 54,074 miles
  • 2019 – 49,571 miles
  • 2018 – 44,319 miles
  • 2017 – 39,563 miles
  • 2016 – 34,786 miles
  • 2015 – 29,745 miles
  • 2014 – 24,011 miles
  • 2013 – 21,779 miles
  • 2012 – 19,491 miles
  • 2011 – 13,734 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,071 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Under body panels fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 7 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,071 miles (+5,378)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    86,071 miles
    Test number
    600225165357
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass80,693 miles (+6,109)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    80,693 miles
    Test number
    635453724830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass74,584 miles (+8,001)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    74,584 miles
    Test number
    171469383585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass66,583 miles (+6,859)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    66,583 miles
    Test number
    999788313344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass59,724 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    59,724 miles
    Test number
    454128736873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail59,713 miles (+5,639)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,713 miles
    Test number
    598107809003
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass54,074 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    54,074 miles
    Test number
    760839963614
    • AdvisoryUinder body panels fitted preventing full inspection

  8. Fail54,074 miles (+4,503)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,074 miles
    Test number
    674296745305
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUinder body panels fitted preventing full inspection

  9. Pass49,571 miles (+5,252)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    49,571 miles
    Test number
    510016992333
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody panels fitted preventing full inspection

  10. Pass44,319 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    44,319 miles
    Test number
    760127637083
    • AdvisoryUnder body panels fitted preventing full inspection

  11. Fail44,319 miles (+4,756)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,319 miles
    Test number
    931154256781
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnder body panels fitted preventing full inspection

  12. Pass39,563 miles (+4,777)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    39,563 miles
    Test number
    124088966741
    • AdvisoryUnder body panels fitted

  13. Pass34,786 miles (+5,041)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    34,786 miles
    Test number
    561273910866
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm, legal min 1.6mm. 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking in tread area
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking in tread area
    • AdvisoryReplace both rear tyres soon
    • AdvisoryUnder body panels fitted

  14. Pass29,745 miles (+5,734)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    29,745 miles
    Test number
    203088377057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Slight ware on inner and outer 195 65 15 Goodyear (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Slight ware on inner and outer (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass24,011 miles (+2,232)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    24,011 miles
    Test number
    186782464235
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass21,779 miles (+2,288)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    21,779 miles
    Test number
    297190793276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass19,491 miles (+5,757)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    19,491 miles
    Test number
    219342282234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass13,734 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    13,734 miles
    Test number
    349740681437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T31 GAN

Does T31 GAN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T31 GAN is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T31 GAN?
The MOT on T31 GAN is valid until 3 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 GAN done?
T31 GAN was recorded at 86,071 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 5,021 miles a year.
Has T31 GAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T31 GAN has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T31 GAN 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 GAN find?
T31 GAN passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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