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Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

V31 ERTMOT history

V31 ERT is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 86,366 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2025.

V31 ERT black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Nov 2026
Mileage
86,366 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,829 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V31 ERT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
8 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V31 ERT was last recorded at 86,366 miles on 1 Nov 2025, 4,606 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,760 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,606 miles
Average per year
6,829 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 86,366 miles
  • 2024 – 81,760 miles
  • 2023 – 76,386 miles
  • 2022 – 70,699 miles
  • 2021 – 65,807 miles
  • 2020 – 60,818 miles
  • 2019 – 56,925 miles
  • 2018 – 50,496 miles
  • 2017 – 40,318 miles
  • 2016 – 31,405 miles
  • 2015 – 17,466 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,366 miles

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 30 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,366 miles (+4,606)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    86,366 miles
    Test number
    962615566653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass81,760 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    81,760 miles
    Test number
    185634034587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail81,760 miles (+5,374)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,760 miles
    Test number
    347583897653
    • 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))
  4. Pass76,386 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    76,386 miles
    Test number
    523916647234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail76,385 miles (+5,686)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,385 miles
    Test number
    158501621038
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread due to perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass70,699 miles (+4,892)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    70,699 miles
    Test number
    443848472635
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass65,807 miles (+4,989)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    65,807 miles
    Test number
    215115558928
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass60,818 miles (+3,893)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    60,818 miles
    Test number
    359742852568
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat Nav (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass56,925 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    56,925 miles
    Test number
    832189728981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail56,925 miles (+6,429)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,925 miles
    Test number
    197574957521
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  11. Pass50,496 miles (+10,178)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    50,496 miles
    Test number
    703038270943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass40,318 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    40,318 miles
    Test number
    950121492896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail40,317 miles (+8,912)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,317 miles
    Test number
    148392413788
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass31,405 miles (+13,939)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    31,405 miles
    Test number
    394586976564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass17,466 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    17,466 miles
    Test number
    729765591171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V31 ERT

Does V31 ERT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V31 ERT is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V31 ERT?
The MOT on V31 ERT is valid until 11 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V31 ERT done?
V31 ERT was recorded at 86,366 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2025, an average of 6,829 miles a year.
Has V31 ERT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V31 ERT has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on V31 ERT 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 ERT find?
V31 ERT passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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