Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc
Y31 ARDMOT history
Y31 ARD is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 204,638 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 May 2027
- Mileage
- 204,638 mi
- At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 9,958 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y31 ARD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 24 Jun 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y31 ARD was last recorded at 204,638 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 6,163 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 198,475 miles · 28 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,163 miles
- Average per year
- 9,958 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 204,638 miles
- 2025 – 198,475 miles
- 2024 – 192,264 miles
- 2023 – 186,262 miles
- 2022 – 180,735 miles
- 2021 – 172,033 miles
- 2020 – 164,471 miles
- 2019 – 155,204 miles
- 2018 – 141,459 miles
- 2017 – 126,340 miles
- 2015 – 108,950 miles
- 2014 – 86,729 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass204,638 miles
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023
Oil leak, but not excessive /coolant leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened /suspension
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
16 tests since 25 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass204,638 miles (+6,163)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2027
- Odometer
- 204,638 miles
- Test number
- 622256860799
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
Pass198,475 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2026
- Odometer
- 198,475 miles
- Test number
- 228863428700
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive /coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened /suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail198,475 miles (+6,211)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 198,475 miles
- Test number
- 248563711175
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive /coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened /suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass192,264 miles (+6,002)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2025
- Odometer
- 192,264 miles
- Test number
- 436389649318
- MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive /coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened /suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass186,262 miles (+5,527)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2024
- Odometer
- 186,262 miles
- Test number
- 226645461459
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass180,735 miles (+8,702)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2023
- Odometer
- 180,735 miles
- Test number
- 640237576482
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass172,033 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2022
- Odometer
- 172,033 miles
- Test number
- 732088319708
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail172,033 miles (+7,562)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,033 miles
- Test number
- 417715122347
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass164,471 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2021
- Odometer
- 164,471 miles
- Test number
- 369395296882
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail164,471 miles (+9,267)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,471 miles
- Test number
- 396345972015
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAdvise o/s handbrake low
Pass155,204 miles (+13,745)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 155,204 miles
- Test number
- 934188147623
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass141,459 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 141,459 miles
- Test number
- 460161353380
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail141,459 miles (+15,119)6 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,459 miles
- Test number
- 959575698258
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass126,340 miles (+17,390)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 126,340 miles
- Test number
- 306448279883
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,950 miles (+22,221)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 108,950 miles
- Test number
- 547977475151
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass86,729 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 86,729 miles
- Test number
- 566956074176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y31 ARD
- Does Y31 ARD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y31 ARD is valid until 4 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y31 ARD?
- The MOT on Y31 ARD is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y31 ARD done?
- Y31 ARD was recorded at 204,638 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 9,958 miles a year.
- Has Y31 ARD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y31 ARD has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y31 ARD 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 Y31 ARD find?
- Y31 ARD passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.
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