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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 3,189 cc

T31 VWSMOT history

T31 VWS is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 7 Jul 2026 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 87,251 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Jul 2026
Mileage
87,251 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2025
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,390 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T31 VWS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,189 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
21 May 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T31 VWS was last recorded at 87,251 miles on 8 Jul 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,246 miles · 15 May 2023
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
4,390 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 87,251 miles
  • 2023 – 87,246 miles
  • 2022 – 86,157 miles
  • 2021 – 84,719 miles
  • 2020 – 83,493 miles
  • 2019 – 79,911 miles
  • 2018 – 74,978 miles
  • 2017 – 69,291 miles
  • 2015 – 65,181 miles
  • 2014 – 59,562 miles
  • 2013 – 49,687 miles
  • 2012 – 38,786 miles
  • 2011 – 25,073 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,251 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

15 tests since 10 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,251 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    87,251 miles
    Test number
    896083367682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail87,251 miles (+5)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,251 miles
    Test number
    725866283238
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  3. Pass87,246 miles (+1,089)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2024
    Odometer
    87,246 miles
    Test number
    815412292075
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Pass86,157 miles (+1,438)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2023
    Odometer
    86,157 miles
    Test number
    959652178349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass84,719 miles (+1,226)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    84,719 miles
    Test number
    980539023809
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass83,493 miles (+3,582)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    83,493 miles
    Test number
    140045061795
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock covers missing

  7. Pass79,911 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    79,911 miles
    Test number
    416289706414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail79,908 miles (+4,930)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,908 miles
    Test number
    576476642955
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass74,978 miles (+5,687)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    74,978 miles
    Test number
    905780883626
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass69,291 miles (+4,110)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    69,291 miles
    Test number
    305396613086
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass65,181 miles (+5,619)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    65,181 miles
    Test number
    452545643367
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass59,562 miles (+9,875)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    59,562 miles
    Test number
    157357364254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass49,687 miles (+10,901)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    49,687 miles
    Test number
    367567343442
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass38,786 miles (+13,713)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2013
    Odometer
    38,786 miles
    Test number
    209712932137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass25,073 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2012
    Odometer
    25,073 miles
    Test number
    539900931193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T31 VWS

Does T31 VWS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T31 VWS expired on 7 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T31 VWS?
The MOT on T31 VWS expired on 7 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T31 VWS done?
T31 VWS was recorded at 87,251 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2025, an average of 4,390 miles a year.
Has T31 VWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T31 VWS has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T31 VWS 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 VWS find?
T31 VWS passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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