Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,984 cc
Y31 WAJMOT history
Y31 WAJ is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Aug 2005. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 168,192 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 168,192 mi
- At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 7,990 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y31 WAJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 8 Aug 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y31 WAJ was last recorded at 168,192 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 6,375 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 161,817 miles · 7 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,375 miles
- Average per year
- 7,990 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 168,192 miles
- 2025 – 161,817 miles
- 2024 – 158,969 miles
- 2023 – 156,270 miles
- 2022 – 152,964 miles
- 2021 – 147,797 miles
- 2020 – 141,546 miles
- 2019 – 140,676 miles
- 2018 – 137,615 miles
- 2017 – 124,562 miles
- 2016 – 107,202 miles
- 2015 – 100,511 miles
- 2014 – 88,803 miles
- 2013 – 75,332 miles
- 2012 – 64,794 miles
- 2011 – 52,632 miles
- 2010 – 38,964 miles
- 2009 – 31,866 miles
- 2008 – 24,644 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass168,192 miles
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisorySill covers & undertrays fitted
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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2013–2015
Full MOT history
26 tests since 28 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass168,192 miles (+6,375)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 168,192 miles
- Test number
- 139727579394
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisorySill covers & undertrays fitted
Pass161,817 miles (+547)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 161,817 miles
- Test number
- 988229841133
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion on all four shockers corroded
Fail161,270 miles (+2,301)2 dangerous5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,270 miles
- Test number
- 737103820467
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure excessively perished on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure excessively perished on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed Due to abnormal engine noise (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front lower wheel arch liner insecure
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass158,969 miles (+3)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 158,969 miles
- Test number
- 930784389560
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
Fail158,966 miles (+2,696)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,966 miles
- Test number
- 767370749107
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Broken (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
Pass156,270 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 156,270 miles
- Test number
- 423733571106
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail156,270 miles (+3,306)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,270 miles
- Test number
- 145095152457
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass152,964 miles (+5,167)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 152,964 miles
- Test number
- 269242829596
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly perished
Pass147,797 miles (+6,251)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 147,797 miles
- Test number
- 493872281518
- 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass141,546 miles (+870)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 141,546 miles
- Test number
- 698841209540
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass140,676 miles (+3,061)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 140,676 miles
- Test number
- 942227656153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,615 miles (+13,053)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2019
- Odometer
- 137,615 miles
- Test number
- 108006927742
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside face (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside front cv gaitor slightly deteriorated
Pass124,562 miles (+17,360)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2018
- Odometer
- 124,562 miles
- Test number
- 902633407451
- AdvisoryAll 4 front brake pads getting low
Pass107,202 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 107,202 miles
- Test number
- 477394155355
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail107,201 miles (+6,690)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,201 miles
- Test number
- 245108661234
- FailureFront Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)
Pass100,511 miles (+45)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 100,511 miles
- Test number
- 806032905247
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBoth rear tyre treads stepping on inner side
Fail100,466 miles (+11,663)1 dangerous1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,466 miles
- Test number
- 538448595120
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBoth rear tyre treads stepping on inner side
Pass88,803 miles (+13,471)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 88,803 miles
- Test number
- 276655194140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,332 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 75,332 miles
- Test number
- 897788793149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,331 miles (+10,537)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,331 miles
- Test number
- 496728793142
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Pass64,794 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 64,794 miles
- Test number
- 857491902229
- NoteNearside and offside front tyres feathering on inner edge
Fail64,792 miles (+12,160)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,792 miles
- Test number
- 678501002258
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteNearside and offside front tyres feathering on inner edge
Pass52,632 miles (+13,668)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 52,632 miles
- Test number
- 239289091434
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,964 miles (+7,098)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 38,964 miles
- Test number
- 904896590176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,866 miles (+7,222)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 31,866 miles
- Test number
- 600701019266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,644 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 24,644 miles
- Test number
- 230990518258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y31 WAJ
- Does Y31 WAJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y31 WAJ is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y31 WAJ?
- The MOT on Y31 WAJ is valid until 6 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y31 WAJ done?
- Y31 WAJ was recorded at 168,192 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 7,990 miles a year.
- Has Y31 WAJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y31 WAJ has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y31 WAJ 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 WAJ find?
- Y31 WAJ passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; sill covers & undertrays fitted.
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