
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
Pass231,112 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 231,112 miles
- Test number
- 180055810677
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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
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)
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)
Pass156,519 miles (+16,194)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 156,519 miles
- Test number
- 657840744227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass140,325 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 140,325 miles
- Test number
- 326596233269
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
Pass130,821 miles (+4,004)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 130,821 miles
- Test number
- 647533511311
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,817 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 126,817 miles
- Test number
- 140947610349
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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)
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!
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)
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)
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!
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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