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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y31 LKUMOT history

Y31 LKU is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 126,949 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

Y31 LKU blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
126,949 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,712 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y31 LKU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
5 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y31 LKU was last recorded at 126,949 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 70 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,879 miles · 20 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
70 miles
Average per year
3,712 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,949 miles
  • 2025 – 124,353 miles
  • 2024 – 121,971 miles
  • 2023 – 119,906 miles
  • 2022 – 117,686 miles
  • 2021 – 115,621 miles
  • 2020 – 113,097 miles
  • 2019 – 109,440 miles
  • 2018 – 105,632 miles
  • 2017 – 101,792 miles
  • 2016 – 97,279 miles
  • 2015 – 92,781 miles
  • 2014 – 88,640 miles
  • 2013 – 83,871 miles
  • 2012 – 78,149 miles
  • 2011 – 72,116 miles
  • 2010 – 68,045 miles
  • 2009 – 63,191 miles
  • 2008 – 59,399 miles
  • 2007 – 56,137 miles
  • 2006 – 52,231 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,949 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 7 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,949 miles (+70)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    126,949 miles
    Test number
    608855029270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail126,879 miles (+2,526)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,879 miles
    Test number
    794625425381
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass124,353 miles (+2,382)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    124,353 miles
    Test number
    678237765764
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass121,971 miles (+2,065)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    121,971 miles
    Test number
    580182061254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass119,906 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    119,906 miles
    Test number
    389863485840
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail119,906 miles (+2,220)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,906 miles
    Test number
    971730545892
    • Repaired at testExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass117,686 miles (+2,065)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    117,686 miles
    Test number
    168296314701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass115,621 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    115,621 miles
    Test number
    940544267261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail115,582 miles (+2,485)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,582 miles
    Test number
    899039247007
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass113,097 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    113,097 miles
    Test number
    161741479550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail113,097 miles (+3,657)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,097 miles
    Test number
    102950241008
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  12. Pass109,440 miles (+3,808)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    109,440 miles
    Test number
    693553358605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass105,632 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    105,632 miles
    Test number
    563811809254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail105,591 miles (+3,799)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,591 miles
    Test number
    129509611239
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass101,792 miles (+4,513)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    101,792 miles
    Test number
    986802899887
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass97,279 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    97,279 miles
    Test number
    786145569737
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail97,279 miles (+4,498)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,279 miles
    Test number
    643707358603
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass92,781 miles (+4,141)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    92,781 miles
    Test number
    368032875000
    • AdvisoryNearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass88,640 miles (+271)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    88,640 miles
    Test number
    328851284009
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail88,369 miles (+4,498)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,369 miles
    Test number
    738569164036
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass83,871 miles (+5,722)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    83,871 miles
    Test number
    399809173029
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  22. Pass78,149 miles (+6,033)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    78,149 miles
    Test number
    118954682477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass72,116 miles (+4,071)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    72,116 miles
    Test number
    687290881005
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteO/s front tyre wall cracking.

  24. Pass68,045 miles (+4,854)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    68,045 miles
    Test number
    113955080042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass63,191 miles (+3,792)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    63,191 miles
    Test number
    171162079022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass59,399 miles (+88)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    59,399 miles
    Test number
    104637188464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail59,311 miles (+3,174)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,311 miles
    Test number
    100488978025
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  28. Pass56,137 miles (+3,906)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    56,137 miles
    Test number
    890945687077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass52,231 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    52,231 miles
    Test number
    574798936099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y31 LKU

Does Y31 LKU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y31 LKU is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y31 LKU?
The MOT on Y31 LKU is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y31 LKU done?
Y31 LKU was recorded at 126,949 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 3,712 miles a year.
Has Y31 LKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y31 LKU has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on Y31 LKU 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 LKU find?
Y31 LKU passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front inner steering linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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