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Volkswagen Golf

Purple · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

V31 DLHMOT history

V31 DLH is a purple diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 83,691 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

V31 DLH purple Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Aug 2027
Mileage
83,691 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,745 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V31 DLH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
5 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V31 DLH was last recorded at 83,691 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 2,423 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
81,268 miles · 25 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,423 miles
Average per year
4,745 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,691 miles
  • 2025 – 81,268 miles
  • 2024 – 78,162 miles
  • 2023 – 75,334 miles
  • 2022 – 72,875 miles
  • 2021 – 70,183 miles
  • 2020 – 66,925 miles
  • 2019 – 62,858 miles
  • 2018 – 57,346 miles
  • 2017 – 49,108 miles
  • 2016 – 40,450 miles
  • 2015 – 31,191 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,691 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 29 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,691 miles (+2,423)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    83,691 miles
    Test number
    124422742356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass81,268 miles (+3,106)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    81,268 miles
    Test number
    360355494744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass78,162 miles (+2,828)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    78,162 miles
    Test number
    861135347738
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass75,334 miles (+2,459)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    75,334 miles
    Test number
    574950378918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass72,875 miles (+2,692)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    72,875 miles
    Test number
    990788717855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass70,183 miles (+3,258)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    70,183 miles
    Test number
    470092166236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass66,925 miles (+4,067)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    66,925 miles
    Test number
    771999271495
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass62,858 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    62,858 miles
    Test number
    381590239800
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Fail62,857 miles (+5,511)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,857 miles
    Test number
    925186689783
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass57,346 miles (+8,238)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    57,346 miles
    Test number
    665214750758
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  11. Pass49,108 miles (+8,658)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    49,108 miles
    Test number
    839248624062
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  12. Pass40,450 miles (+9,259)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    40,450 miles
    Test number
    258181869268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass31,191 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    31,191 miles
    Test number
    385890785153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V31 DLH

Does V31 DLH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V31 DLH is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V31 DLH?
The MOT on V31 DLH is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V31 DLH done?
V31 DLH was recorded at 83,691 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 4,745 miles a year.
Has V31 DLH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V31 DLH has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on V31 DLH 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 DLH find?
V31 DLH passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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