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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 1,800 cc

V31 BUKMOT history

V31 BUK is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 238,774 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

V31 BUK black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jan 2027
Mileage
238,774 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,128 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V31 BUK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
15 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V31 BUK was last recorded at 238,774 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 15,650 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
223,124 miles · 23 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
15,650 miles
Average per year
8,128 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 238,774 miles
  • 2025 – 223,124 miles
  • 2024 – 214,434 miles
  • 2023 – 210,696 miles
  • 2022 – 208,215 miles
  • 2021 – 206,774 miles
  • 2020 – 201,979 miles
  • 2019 – 195,770 miles
  • 2018 – 190,248 miles
  • 2017 – 184,226 miles
  • 2016 – 178,109 miles
  • 2015 – 171,168 miles
  • 2013 – 159,130 miles
  • 2012 – 143,505 miles
  • 2011 – 133,377 miles
  • 2010 – 123,125 miles
  • 2009 – 113,020 miles
  • 2008 – 102,761 miles
  • 2007 – 90,137 miles
  • 2006 – 75,952 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass238,774 miles
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill not within a prescribed area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill not within a prescribed area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between hoses

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass238,774 miles (+15,650)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    238,774 miles
    Test number
    149707616630
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass223,124 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    223,124 miles
    Test number
    480316488569
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill not within a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill not within a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail223,124 miles (+8,690)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,124 miles
    Test number
    721668693929
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides white (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill not within a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill not within a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass214,434 miles (+3,738)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    214,434 miles
    Test number
    678386805191
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass210,696 miles (+2,481)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    210,696 miles
    Test number
    390088412751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass208,215 miles (+1,441)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    208,215 miles
    Test number
    487897447518
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s front wing getting poor

  7. Pass206,774 miles (+4,795)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    206,774 miles
    Test number
    408193576287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass201,979 miles (+6,209)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    201,979 miles
    Test number
    316574928564
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass195,770 miles (+5,522)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    195,770 miles
    Test number
    990715756425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass190,248 miles (+6,022)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    190,248 miles
    Test number
    844765521848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass184,226 miles (+6,117)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    184,226 miles
    Test number
    879003963146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass178,109 miles (+6,941)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    178,109 miles
    Test number
    219708783469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass171,168 miles (+12,038)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    171,168 miles
    Test number
    167305705455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass159,130 miles (+6,514)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    159,130 miles
    Test number
    656136643361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass152,616 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    152,616 miles
    Test number
    468221913059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail152,616 miles (+9,111)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,616 miles
    Test number
    985561513010
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass143,505 miles (+10,128)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    143,505 miles
    Test number
    177141712478
    • NoteFront brake dics poor on inside edge o/s n/s

  18. Pass133,377 miles (+10,252)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    133,377 miles
    Test number
    806816301025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass123,125 miles (+10,105)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    123,125 miles
    Test number
    150826800446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass113,020 miles (+10,259)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    113,020 miles
    Test number
    611085009091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass102,761 miles (+12,624)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    102,761 miles
    Test number
    333484918090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass90,137 miles (+14,185)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    90,137 miles
    Test number
    442683507032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass75,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    75,952 miles
    Test number
    482141416069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V31 BUK

Does V31 BUK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V31 BUK is valid until 23 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V31 BUK?
The MOT on V31 BUK is valid until 23 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V31 BUK done?
V31 BUK was recorded at 238,774 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 8,128 miles a year.
Has V31 BUK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V31 BUK has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on V31 BUK 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 V31 BUK find?
V31 BUK passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: coolant leak; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill, and 2 more.

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