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Volkswagen Golf

White · Diesel · 2014 · 1,598 cc

Y31 ELCMOT history

Y31 ELC is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 May 2014. Its MOT is valid until 19 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 102,772 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

Y31 ELC white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Sept 2027
Mileage
102,772 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,363 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y31 ELC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
8 May 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y31 ELC was last recorded at 102,772 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 8,316 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,456 miles · 12 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
8,316 miles
Average per year
8,363 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,772 miles
  • 2025 – 94,456 miles
  • 2024 – 88,301 miles
  • 2023 – 83,075 miles
  • 2022 – 79,593 miles
  • 2021 – 73,589 miles
  • 2020 – 66,933 miles
  • 2019 – 61,430 miles
  • 2018 – 42,744 miles
  • 2017 – 26,490 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,772 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • 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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16[ side wall]

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

13 tests since 28 Jul 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,772 miles (+8,316)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    102,772 miles
    Test number
    272912618264
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass94,456 miles (+6,155)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    94,456 miles
    Test number
    434204913934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass88,301 miles (+5,226)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    88,301 miles
    Test number
    954285523757
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass83,075 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    83,075 miles
    Test number
    977054802840
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16[ side wall] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Fail83,066 miles (+3,473)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,066 miles
    Test number
    860436575811
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16[ side wall] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass79,593 miles (+6,004)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    79,593 miles
    Test number
    700390393659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass73,589 miles (+6,656)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    73,589 miles
    Test number
    179230844239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass66,933 miles (+450)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    66,933 miles
    Test number
    386870633815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass66,483 miles (+5,053)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    66,483 miles
    Test number
    989089031090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass61,430 miles (+18,686)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    61,430 miles
    Test number
    506955141134
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass42,744 miles (+16,254)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    42,744 miles
    Test number
    726895742475
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass26,490 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    26,490 miles
    Test number
    619176852267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail26,484 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,484 miles
    Test number
    698717244220
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about Y31 ELC

Does Y31 ELC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y31 ELC is valid until 19 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y31 ELC?
The MOT on Y31 ELC is valid until 19 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y31 ELC done?
Y31 ELC was recorded at 102,772 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 8,363 miles a year.
Has Y31 ELC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y31 ELC has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on Y31 ELC 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 ELC find?
Y31 ELC passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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