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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,781 cc

V631 TWLMOT history

V631 TWL is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Sept 2025 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 224,751 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2024.

V631 TWL black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Sept 2025
Mileage
224,751 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2024
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,148 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V631 TWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V631 TWL was last recorded at 224,751 miles on 7 Sept 2024, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Sept 2024: 224,742 miles, lower than 231,112 miles on 5 Sept 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
224,742 miles · 6 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
7,148 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 224,751 miles
  • 2023 – 231,112 miles
  • 2022 – 210,032 miles
  • 2021 – 208,513 miles
  • 2017 – 186,706 miles
  • 2016 – 181,530 miles
  • 2015 – 171,357 miles
  • 2014 – 156,519 miles
  • 2013 – 140,325 miles
  • 2012 – 135,879 miles
  • 2011 – 130,821 miles
  • 2010 – 126,817 miles
  • 2009 – 120,097 miles
  • 2008 – 112,690 miles
  • 2007 – 104,490 miles
  • 2006 – 96,991 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass224,751 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2006–2008

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass224,751 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    224,751 miles
    Test number
    434588927545
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail224,742 miles (-6,370)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,742 miles
    Test number
    168953664099
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass231,112 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    231,112 miles
    Test number
    180055810677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail231,106 miles (+21,074)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,106 miles
    Test number
    812601080439
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass210,032 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    210,032 miles
    Test number
    175223309204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Fail210,032 miles (+1,519)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,032 miles
    Test number
    316357940057
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRoad wheel fixing missing All four missing one (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  7. Pass208,513 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    208,513 miles
    Test number
    306660603679
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Fail208,513 miles (+21,807)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,513 miles
    Test number
    148046776995
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass186,706 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    186,706 miles
    Test number
    315771345109
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joining sleeve clamps corroded/slightly insecure (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentral weld broken on mounting but exhaust still secure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear slight cut in tyre tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre starting to wear unevenly on outer edge
  10. Fail186,706 miles (+5,176)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,706 miles
    Test number
    875280360841
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joining sleeve clamps corroded/slightly insecure (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentral weld broken on mounting but exhaust still secure
    • AdvisoryFront o/s and n/s tyres starting to wear unevenly on outer edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear slight cut in tyre tread
  11. Pass181,530 miles (+10,173)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    181,530 miles
    Test number
    328332434170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  12. Pass171,357 miles (+14,838)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    171,357 miles
    Test number
    556317569537
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)
  13. Fail156,519 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,519 miles
    Test number
    335090244222
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  14. Pass156,519 miles (+16,194)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    156,519 miles
    Test number
    657840744227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass140,325 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    140,325 miles
    Test number
    326596233269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail140,325 miles (+4,446)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,325 miles
    Test number
    309186033436
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  17. Pass135,879 miles (+5,058)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    135,879 miles
    Test number
    628682212333
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteAll brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
  18. Pass130,821 miles (+4,004)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    130,821 miles
    Test number
    647533511311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass126,817 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    126,817 miles
    Test number
    140947610349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail126,817 miles (+6,720)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,817 miles
    Test number
    281127410301
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  21. Pass120,097 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    120,097 miles
    Test number
    681810609382
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  22. Fail120,097 miles (+7,407)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,097 miles
    Test number
    804750909394
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  23. Pass112,690 miles (+8,200)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    112,690 miles
    Test number
    390084298238
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteCentre exaust mount has had temporary repair!
  24. Pass104,490 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    104,490 miles
    Test number
    534151887244
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  25. Fail104,486 miles (+7,495)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,486 miles
    Test number
    172608977276
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  26. Pass96,991 miles (+6)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    96,991 miles
    Test number
    783588896222
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear axle bushes have slight movement!
  27. Fail96,985 miles2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,985 miles
    Test number
    904446896280
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear axle bushes have slight movement!

Questions about V631 TWL

Does V631 TWL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V631 TWL expired on 8 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V631 TWL?
The MOT on V631 TWL expired on 8 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V631 TWL done?
V631 TWL was recorded at 224,751 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2024, an average of 7,148 miles a year.
Has V631 TWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V631 TWL has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on V631 TWL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Sept 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V631 TWL find?
V631 TWL passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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