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Red · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

V31 SAOMOT history

V31 SAO is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 May 2013. Its MOT is valid until 3 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 11 MOT tests, with 125,116 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2026.

V31 SAO red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Feb 2027
Mileage
125,116 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2026
MOT tests
11
11 passed · 0 failed
Per year
11,127 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V31 SAO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
3 May 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V31 SAO was last recorded at 125,116 miles on 24 Jan 2026, 5,222 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
119,894 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,222 miles
Average per year
11,127 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,116 miles
  • 2025 – 119,894 miles
  • 2024 – 113,862 miles
  • 2023 – 91,566 miles
  • 2022 – 71,549 miles
  • 2021 – 63,336 miles
  • 2020 – 54,711 miles
  • 2019 – 44,982 miles
  • 2018 – 33,527 miles
  • 2017 – 22,586 miles
  • 2016 – 16,638 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,116 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 25 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,116 miles (+5,222)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    125,116 miles
    Test number
    812184296007
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass119,894 miles (+6,032)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    119,894 miles
    Test number
    101522231876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass113,862 miles (+22,296)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    113,862 miles
    Test number
    546935921813
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slight smear (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slight smear (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion bands formed on outer circumference and has flaking corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to peel from housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to peel from housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion bands formed on outer circumference and has flaking corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass91,566 miles (+20,017)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    91,566 miles
    Test number
    512492382804
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion band formed around the outer circumference of both surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass71,549 miles (+8,213)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    71,549 miles
    Test number
    274033067026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass63,336 miles (+8,625)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    63,336 miles
    Test number
    680495819600
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass54,711 miles (+9,729)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    54,711 miles
    Test number
    558385869351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass44,982 miles (+11,455)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    44,982 miles
    Test number
    791998487736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass33,527 miles (+10,941)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    33,527 miles
    Test number
    274407324164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass22,586 miles (+5,948)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    22,586 miles
    Test number
    553923002852
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  11. Pass16,638 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    16,638 miles
    Test number
    697721987958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V31 SAO

Does V31 SAO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V31 SAO is valid until 3 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V31 SAO?
The MOT on V31 SAO is valid until 3 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V31 SAO done?
V31 SAO was recorded at 125,116 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2026, an average of 11,127 miles a year.
Has V31 SAO ever failed its MOT?
No. V31 SAO has passed all 11 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on V31 SAO 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 SAO find?
V31 SAO passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: rear coil spring corroded both nearside and offside.

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