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Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,984 cc

V31 JLSMOT history

V31 JLS is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 79,658 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

V31 JLS red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
79,658 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,783 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V31 JLS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
5 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V31 JLS was last recorded at 79,658 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 1,282 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,376 miles · 1 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,282 miles
Average per year
5,783 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,658 miles
  • 2025 – 78,376 miles
  • 2024 – 75,708 miles
  • 2023 – 70,459 miles
  • 2022 – 64,730 miles
  • 2021 – 60,169 miles
  • 2020 – 55,512 miles
  • 2019 – 50,888 miles
  • 2018 – 43,386 miles
  • 2017 – 35,311 miles
  • 2016 – 24,784 miles
  • 2015 – 15,379 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,658 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

13 tests since 22 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,658 miles (+1,282)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    79,658 miles
    Test number
    739161509755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass78,376 miles (+2,668)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    78,376 miles
    Test number
    840389750262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass75,708 miles (+5,249)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    75,708 miles
    Test number
    973742358354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass70,459 miles (+5,729)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    70,459 miles
    Test number
    211962390812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass64,730 miles (+4,561)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    64,730 miles
    Test number
    321630270082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass60,169 miles (+4,657)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    60,169 miles
    Test number
    769504750485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass55,512 miles (+4,624)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    55,512 miles
    Test number
    453518497228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass50,888 miles (+7,502)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    50,888 miles
    Test number
    127148211562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass43,386 miles (+8,075)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    43,386 miles
    Test number
    740029919160
    • 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))
  10. Pass35,311 miles (+10,527)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    35,311 miles
    Test number
    902231663129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass24,784 miles (+9,405)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    24,784 miles
    Test number
    862204165969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass15,379 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    15,379 miles
    Test number
    285824375420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail15,379 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,379 miles
    Test number
    647133175184
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V31 JLS

Does V31 JLS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V31 JLS is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V31 JLS?
The MOT on V31 JLS is valid until 4 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 JLS done?
V31 JLS was recorded at 79,658 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 5,783 miles a year.
Has V31 JLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V31 JLS has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2015.
Has the mileage on V31 JLS 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 JLS find?
V31 JLS passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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