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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 1,968 cc

Y31 CAPMOT history

Y31 CAP is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Oct 2007. Its MOT is valid until 17 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 75,993 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.

Y31 CAP blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Feb 2027
Mileage
75,993 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,872 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y31 CAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
29 Oct 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y31 CAP was last recorded at 75,993 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 3,546 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,447 miles · 20 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,546 miles
Average per year
3,872 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,993 miles
  • 2025 – 72,447 miles
  • 2024 – 68,615 miles
  • 2023 – 62,228 miles
  • 2022 – 56,582 miles
  • 2020 – 55,566 miles
  • 2019 – 54,059 miles
  • 2018 – 51,433 miles
  • 2017 – 48,074 miles
  • 2016 – 44,132 miles
  • 2015 – 40,948 miles
  • 2014 – 37,645 miles
  • 2013 – 32,883 miles
  • 2012 – 27,705 miles
  • 2011 – 21,821 miles
  • 2010 – 16,790 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,993 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 26 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,993 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    75,993 miles
    Test number
    730849942297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail75,993 miles (+3,546)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,993 miles
    Test number
    828914503675
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm X2 2254517 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass72,447 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    72,447 miles
    Test number
    391107012109
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and o/s/f approx 2.5mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail72,447 miles (+3,832)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,447 miles
    Test number
    145012953525
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and o/s/f approx 2.5mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass68,615 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    68,615 miles
    Test number
    850255921025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail68,611 miles (+6,383)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,611 miles
    Test number
    793687811255
    • MajorRear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass62,228 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    62,228 miles
    Test number
    215976438409
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail62,225 miles (+5,643)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,225 miles
    Test number
    174093559267
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass56,582 miles (+1,016)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    56,582 miles
    Test number
    941246245139
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass55,566 miles (+1,507)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    55,566 miles
    Test number
    557686312216
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass54,059 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    54,059 miles
    Test number
    476163612842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail54,047 miles (+2,614)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,047 miles
    Test number
    907186646027
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  13. Pass51,433 miles (+3,359)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    51,433 miles
    Test number
    379880541540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass48,074 miles (+3,942)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    48,074 miles
    Test number
    982827016522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass44,132 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    44,132 miles
    Test number
    361342231524
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryUnderbody trays fitted

  16. Fail44,132 miles (+3,184)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,132 miles
    Test number
    382327910315
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high nearside and offside adjusted (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryUnderbody trays fitted

  17. Pass40,948 miles (+3,303)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    40,948 miles
    Test number
    630494424853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,645 miles (+4,762)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    37,645 miles
    Test number
    339387094264
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass32,883 miles (+5,178)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    32,883 miles
    Test number
    897338493239
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on outer edges and slighty damage to n/sf outer sidewall
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn

  20. Pass27,705 miles (+5,884)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    27,705 miles
    Test number
    775843902399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass21,821 miles (+5,031)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    21,821 miles
    Test number
    325402691497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass16,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    16,790 miles
    Test number
    790639590215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y31 CAP

Does Y31 CAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y31 CAP is valid until 17 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y31 CAP?
The MOT on Y31 CAP is valid until 17 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y31 CAP done?
Y31 CAP was recorded at 75,993 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 3,872 miles a year.
Has Y31 CAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y31 CAP has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on Y31 CAP 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 CAP find?
Y31 CAP passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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