J31TOM - VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
MOT: ValidGB
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Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
Environmental Impact
Status & Compliance
Data provided by DVLA
MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 18 MOT tests
The vehicle is a grey 2009 Volkswagen Golf, registration J31TOM, with a 1968cc diesel engine. It was first registered in September 2009 and has a recorded mileage of 129,053 miles. The car's current MOT is valid until 19 September 2025, with the latest test conducted on 20 September 2024. The MOT advisories note corrosion on both front and rear sub-frames, though not seriously weakened. The vehicle is taxed and has CO2 emissions of 139 g/km. No further mechanical issues are indicated from the available data.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
18
Passed Tests
13
Failed Tests
5
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 20 September 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 129,053 mi
Expires: 19 September 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Passed - 16 August 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 123,035 mi
Expires: 07 September 2024
Passed - 10 August 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 114,038 mi
Expires: 07 September 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Failed - 09 August 2022 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 114,036 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
- Major Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position wont open (6.2.1 (e))
- Major Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Passed - 08 September 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 104,259 mi
Expires: 07 September 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear park brake slow in operation
Failed - 07 September 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 104,259 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Major Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Major Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Major Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear park brake slow in operation
Passed - 07 September 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 97,028 mi
Expires: 06 September 2021
Failed - 28 August 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 97,018 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative sensor arm broken off (4.1.5 (a))
- Major Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- Major Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side LOW EFFORT (1.4.1 (a))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 04 September 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 88,244 mi
Expires: 03 September 2020
Failed - 03 September 2019 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 88,244 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 28 July 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 77,420 mi
Expires: 29 July 2019
Passed - 26 July 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 71,845 mi
Expires: 29 July 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 30 July 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 59,205 mi
Expires: 29 July 2017
Passed - 17 July 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 46,640 mi
Expires: 20 July 2016
Passed - 21 July 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 36,578 mi
Expires: 20 July 2015
Failed - 18 July 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 36,553 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 24 April 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 24,507 mi
Expires: 23 April 2014
Passed - 28 August 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 21,672 mi
Expires: 01 September 2013
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for J31TOM?
The MOT expires on 19 September 2025.
What is the tax status of J31TOM?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 May 2026.
What are the specifications of J31TOM?
This is a 2009 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF in Grey. It runs on Diesel with a 1968cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of J31TOM?
This vehicle produces 139 g/km of CO2 emissions.