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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

K30 BGMMOT history

K30 BGM is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 4 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 192,203 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2026.

K30 BGM black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Sept 2027
Mileage
192,203 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,714 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K30 BGM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
21 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K30 BGM was last recorded at 192,203 miles on 5 Sept 2026, 3,399 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
188,804 miles · 30 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,399 miles
Average per year
7,714 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 192,203 miles
  • 2025 – 188,804 miles
  • 2024 – 172,516 miles
  • 2023 – 164,497 miles
  • 2022 – 155,497 miles
  • 2021 – 150,129 miles
  • 2020 – 140,240 miles
  • 2017 – 135,795 miles
  • 2016 – 124,663 miles
  • 2015 – 114,988 miles
  • 2014 – 109,369 miles
  • 2013 – 104,603 miles
  • 2012 – 98,340 miles
  • 2011 – 93,265 miles
  • 2010 – 82,511 miles
  • 2009 – 73,121 miles
  • 2008 – 54,212 miles
  • 2007 – 41,054 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass192,203 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering rack leaking fluid

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.

  • Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

27 tests since 31 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass192,203 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    192,203 miles
    Test number
    325184006308
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack leaking fluid

  2. Fail192,203 miles (+3,399)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,203 miles
    Test number
    299623206102
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high Both front (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack leaking fluid

  3. Pass188,804 miles (+16,288)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    188,804 miles
    Test number
    226042901008
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has a slight leak of oil

  4. Pass172,516 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    172,516 miles
    Test number
    935618246514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail172,516 miles (+8,019)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,516 miles
    Test number
    199277139994
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass164,497 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    164,497 miles
    Test number
    845740733261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail164,496 miles (+8,999)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,496 miles
    Test number
    377486850727
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade torn in the middle (3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass155,497 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    155,497 miles
    Test number
    247670771726
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNon standard front lamps fitted.
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Handbrake only jusy meets efficency at 17%, minimum is 16%. (1.2.1 (c))

  9. Fail155,496 miles (+5,367)2 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,496 miles
    Test number
    464516701862
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNon standard front lamps fitted.
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Handbrake only jusy meets efficency at 17%, minimum is 16%. (1.2.1 (c))

  10. Pass150,129 miles (+9,889)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    150,129 miles
    Test number
    737849077211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass140,240 miles (+4,445)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    140,240 miles
    Test number
    157621545402
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass135,795 miles (+11,132)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    135,795 miles
    Test number
    682591166404
    • AdvisoryFront discs slightly scored on inside
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass124,663 miles (+9,675)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    124,663 miles
    Test number
    647609836434
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass114,988 miles (+5,619)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    114,988 miles
    Test number
    157087725194
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass109,369 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    109,369 miles
    Test number
    885005014104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail109,367 miles (+4,764)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,367 miles
    Test number
    247773214447
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass104,603 miles (+134)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    104,603 miles
    Test number
    296209513438
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Fail104,469 miles (+6,129)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,469 miles
    Test number
    866402513124
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass98,340 miles (+97)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    98,340 miles
    Test number
    828014632000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail98,243 miles (+4,978)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,243 miles
    Test number
    875180932078
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass93,265 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    93,265 miles
    Test number
    416829111083
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear wheels binding slightly
    • NoteRear discs slightly corroded

  22. Fail93,265 miles (+10,754)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,265 miles
    Test number
    899354611040
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear discs slightly corroded

  23. Fail82,511 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,511 miles
    Test number
    702701120020
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBaby seat fitted n/s/r belt not checked

  24. Pass82,511 miles (+9,390)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    82,511 miles
    Test number
    751341220096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBaby seat fitted n/s/r belt not checked

  25. Pass73,121 miles (+18,909)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    73,121 miles
    Test number
    900546729084
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass54,212 miles (+13,158)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    54,212 miles
    Test number
    983349628095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass41,054 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    41,054 miles
    Test number
    643651137066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K30 BGM

Does K30 BGM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K30 BGM is valid until 4 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on K30 BGM?
The MOT on K30 BGM is valid until 4 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K30 BGM done?
K30 BGM was recorded at 192,203 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2026, an average of 7,714 miles a year.
Has K30 BGM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K30 BGM has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on K30 BGM 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 K30 BGM find?
K30 BGM passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: offside rear wheel bearing has slight play; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes above fuel tank; rear parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair., and 1 more.

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