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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

Y31 EMWMOT history

Y31 EMW is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 14 MOT tests, with 102,607 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2026.

Y31 EMW black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
102,607 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2026
MOT tests
14
14 passed · 0 failed
Per year
5,698 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y31 EMW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y31 EMW was last recorded at 102,607 miles on 21 Mar 2026, 4,340 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
98,267 miles · 14 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,340 miles
Average per year
5,698 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,607 miles
  • 2025 – 98,267 miles
  • 2024 – 93,568 miles
  • 2023 – 91,571 miles
  • 2022 – 85,241 miles
  • 2021 – 80,925 miles
  • 2020 – 77,541 miles
  • 2019 – 72,405 miles
  • 2018 – 67,719 miles
  • 2017 – 61,732 miles
  • 2016 – 56,242 miles
  • 2015 – 49,657 miles
  • 2014 – 34,111 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,607 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Covers fitted to parts of underside not allowing full inspection of some areas

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Covers fitted to parts of under side not allowing full inspection of some areas

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Plastic covers fitted to parts of under side not allowing full inspection

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

14 tests since 13 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,607 miles (+4,340)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    102,607 miles
    Test number
    890999274827
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass98,267 miles (+4,699)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    98,267 miles
    Test number
    376016511505
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  3. Pass93,568 miles (+1,997)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    93,568 miles
    Test number
    248578434223
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass91,571 miles (+6,330)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    91,571 miles
    Test number
    895243918429
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to parts of underside not allowing full inspection of some areas
  5. Pass85,241 miles (+4,316)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    85,241 miles
    Test number
    393899073373
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to parts of underside not allowing full inspection of some areas
  6. Pass80,925 miles (+3,384)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    80,925 miles
    Test number
    727503165994
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to parts of underside not allowing full inspection of some areas
  7. Pass77,541 miles (+5,136)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    77,541 miles
    Test number
    171300158910
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to parts of under side not allowing full inspection of some areas
  8. Pass72,405 miles (+4,686)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    72,405 miles
    Test number
    396660763752
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to parts of under side not allowing full inspection of some areas
  9. Pass67,719 miles (+5,987)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    67,719 miles
    Test number
    730677645454
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted to parts of under side not allowing full inspection
  10. Pass61,732 miles (+5,490)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    61,732 miles
    Test number
    715656603876
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted to parts of under side not allowing full inspection
  11. Pass56,242 miles (+6,585)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    56,242 miles
    Test number
    131221850184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass49,657 miles (+6,157)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    49,657 miles
    Test number
    685960619411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass43,500 miles (+9,389)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    43,500 miles
    Test number
    469446835014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,111 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    34,111 miles
    Test number
    378282774046
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about Y31 EMW

Does Y31 EMW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y31 EMW is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y31 EMW?
The MOT on Y31 EMW is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y31 EMW done?
Y31 EMW was recorded at 102,607 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2026, an average of 5,698 miles a year.
Has Y31 EMW ever failed its MOT?
No. Y31 EMW has passed all 14 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on Y31 EMW 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 EMW find?
Y31 EMW passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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