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Volkswagen Golf

White · Petrol · 2005 · 1,980 cc

T31 GKRMOT history

T31 GKR is a white petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 157,224 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 May 2027
Mileage
157,224 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,527 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T31 GKR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,980 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T31 GKR was last recorded at 157,224 miles on 7 May 2026, 191 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,033 miles · 27 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
191 miles
Average per year
10,527 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,224 miles
  • 2025 – 149,720 miles
  • 2024 – 143,175 miles
  • 2023 – 133,616 miles
  • 2021 – 118,984 miles
  • 2020 – 109,837 miles
  • 2019 – 86,860 miles
  • 2018 – 68,415 miles
  • 2016 – 53,500 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,224 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp broken.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone - rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

13 tests since 29 Jun 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,224 miles (+191)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2027
    Odometer
    157,224 miles
    Test number
    257894858828
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp broken.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone - rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail157,033 miles (+7,313)5 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,033 miles
    Test number
    378471573100
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp broken.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone - rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass149,720 miles (+6,545)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2026
    Odometer
    149,720 miles
    Test number
    747154583068
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner wing liner partly loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass143,175 miles (+9,559)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2025
    Odometer
    143,175 miles
    Test number
    223693175963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass133,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    133,616 miles
    Test number
    183712607263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail133,616 miles (+14,632)1 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,616 miles
    Test number
    173221170648
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge bald! (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass118,984 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    118,984 miles
    Test number
    223615600591
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen has a stone chip in it. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

  8. Fail118,983 miles (+9,146)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,983 miles
    Test number
    176429460890
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen has a stone chip in it. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

  9. Pass109,837 miles (+22,977)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    109,837 miles
    Test number
    677542019623
    • AdvisoryFactory undertrays fitted covering some components
    • AdvisoryTpms light on

  10. Pass86,860 miles (+18,445)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    86,860 miles
    Test number
    312808938651
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides, (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, wishbone rear bushes, (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front abs wire bracket damaged, wire insecure and chaffing!,
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts, (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

  11. Pass68,415 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    68,415 miles
    Test number
    556335299267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass90,289 km
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    90,289 km
    Test number
    140969160215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    53,500 miles
    Test number
    843558693652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T31 GKR

Does T31 GKR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T31 GKR is valid until 6 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T31 GKR?
The MOT on T31 GKR is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T31 GKR done?
T31 GKR was recorded at 157,224 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 10,527 miles a year.
Has T31 GKR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T31 GKR has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T31 GKR 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 GKR find?
T31 GKR passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 10 advisories: central exhaust clamp broken.; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 7 more.

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