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Volkswagen Golf

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

Y31 JMLMOT history

Y31 JML is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Apr 2012. Its MOT expired on 22 Mar 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 163,993 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

Y31 JML white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Mar 2026
Mileage
163,993 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,997 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y31 JML
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
24 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y31 JML was last recorded at 163,993 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 11,459 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,534 miles · 19 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
11,459 miles
Average per year
11,997 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,993 miles
  • 2025 – 152,534 miles
  • 2024 – 146,602 miles
  • 2023 – 134,169 miles
  • 2022 – 120,859 miles
  • 2021 – 111,194 miles
  • 2020 – 105,242 miles
  • 2019 – 91,880 miles
  • 2018 – 76,253 miles
  • 2017 – 60,846 miles
  • 2016 – 46,600 miles
  • 2015 – 33,236 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail163,993 miles
  • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

What MOT failures 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 Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 25 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail163,993 miles (+11,459)8 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,993 miles
    Test number
    178731884427
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  2. Pass152,534 miles (+5,932)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    152,534 miles
    Test number
    584469025090
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass146,602 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    146,602 miles
    Test number
    948445122751
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail146,602 miles (+12,433)2 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,602 miles
    Test number
    180480970629
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass134,169 miles (+13,310)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    134,169 miles
    Test number
    232276940157
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass120,859 miles (+9,665)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    120,859 miles
    Test number
    223937126568
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower 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 rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower 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))
  7. Pass111,194 miles (+5,952)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    111,194 miles
    Test number
    249470108058
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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))
  8. Pass105,242 miles (+13,362)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    105,242 miles
    Test number
    762298240163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass91,880 miles (+15,627)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    91,880 miles
    Test number
    670594309317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass76,253 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    76,253 miles
    Test number
    348446533901
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  11. Fail76,230 miles (+15,384)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,230 miles
    Test number
    511645966481
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  12. Pass60,846 miles (+14,246)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    60,846 miles
    Test number
    517253176377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass46,600 miles (+13,364)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    46,600 miles
    Test number
    639624847027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,236 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    33,236 miles
    Test number
    679865115145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y31 JML

Does Y31 JML currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y31 JML expired on 22 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y31 JML?
The MOT on Y31 JML expired on 22 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y31 JML done?
Y31 JML was recorded at 163,993 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 11,997 miles a year.
Has Y31 JML ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y31 JML has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on Y31 JML 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 JML find?
Y31 JML failed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 8 major defects and 5 advisories: front service brake excessively fluctuating; nearside front coil spring fractured or broken; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 10 more.

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