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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,598 cc

X31 FRAMOT history

X31 FRA is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Apr 2007. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 132,006 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

X31 FRA black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Oct 2027
Mileage
132,006 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,846 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X31 FRA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
5 Apr 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X31 FRA was last recorded at 132,006 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,987 miles · 7 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
5,846 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,006 miles
  • 2025 – 129,228 miles
  • 2024 – 125,747 miles
  • 2023 – 118,334 miles
  • 2022 – 113,231 miles
  • 2021 – 109,338 miles
  • 2020 – 105,343 miles
  • 2019 – 97,547 miles
  • 2017 – 87,620 miles
  • 2016 – 81,454 miles
  • 2015 – 76,294 miles
  • 2014 – 67,393 miles
  • 2013 – 61,170 miles
  • 2012 – 52,610 miles
  • 2011 – 44,668 miles
  • 2010 – 35,526 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,006 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Hand brake travel high

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,006 miles (+19)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    132,006 miles
    Test number
    849918853685
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail131,987 miles (+2,759)1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,987 miles
    Test number
    399200085062
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass129,228 miles (+3,481)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    129,228 miles
    Test number
    731451263277
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass125,747 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    125,747 miles
    Test number
    249393129497
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail125,741 miles (+7,407)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,741 miles
    Test number
    505572663759
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass118,334 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    118,334 miles
    Test number
    886935500691
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail118,328 miles (+5,097)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,328 miles
    Test number
    466242268509
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass113,231 miles (+3,893)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    113,231 miles
    Test number
    962179774668
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass109,338 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    109,338 miles
    Test number
    904669056771
    • AdvisoryHand brake travel high
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail109,332 miles (+3,989)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,332 miles
    Test number
    874494913171
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryHand brake travel high
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass105,343 miles (+7,796)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    105,343 miles
    Test number
    217231155533
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass97,547 miles (+9,927)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    97,547 miles
    Test number
    681230994309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass87,620 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    87,620 miles
    Test number
    698650755175
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  14. Fail87,620 miles (+6,166)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,620 miles
    Test number
    712739318269
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  15. Pass81,454 miles (+5,160)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    81,454 miles
    Test number
    869240739039
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted

  16. Pass76,294 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    76,294 miles
    Test number
    992203486357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail76,294 miles (+8,901)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,294 miles
    Test number
    605744794776
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass67,393 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    67,393 miles
    Test number
    235893334163
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteDrivers side mirror head damaged and loose advise replacement.

  19. Fail67,393 miles (+6,223)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,393 miles
    Test number
    948869324146
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAdvise new front discs .
    • NoteDrivers side mirror head damaged and loose advise replacement.

  20. Pass61,170 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2014
    Odometer
    61,170 miles
    Test number
    547502523173
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail61,170 miles (+8,560)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,170 miles
    Test number
    836322423117
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNear side rear tyre cracking

  22. Pass52,610 miles (+7,942)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    52,610 miles
    Test number
    639632912124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,668 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    44,668 miles
    Test number
    446627791024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail44,668 miles (+9,142)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,668 miles
    Test number
    838607291091
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass35,526 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    35,526 miles
    Test number
    752777190065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X31 FRA

Does X31 FRA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X31 FRA is valid until 21 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on X31 FRA?
The MOT on X31 FRA is valid until 21 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X31 FRA done?
X31 FRA was recorded at 132,006 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 5,846 miles a year.
Has X31 FRA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X31 FRA has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on X31 FRA 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 X31 FRA find?
X31 FRA passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 10 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 7 more.

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