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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc

K30 SHDMOT history

K30 SHD is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Dec 2010. Its MOT is valid until 4 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 148,011 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

K30 SHD grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Oct 2027
Mileage
148,011 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,084 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K30 SHD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
20 Dec 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K30 SHD was last recorded at 148,011 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 5,387 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,624 miles · 10 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,387 miles
Average per year
8,084 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,011 miles
  • 2025 – 142,624 miles
  • 2024 – 139,134 miles
  • 2023 – 135,780 miles
  • 2022 – 130,523 miles
  • 2021 – 125,110 miles
  • 2020 – 120,623 miles
  • 2019 – 114,127 miles
  • 2018 – 106,749 miles
  • 2017 – 89,170 miles
  • 2016 – 68,975 miles
  • 2014 – 58,018 miles
  • 2013 – 44,670 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,011 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 17 Dec 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,011 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    148,011 miles
    Test number
    187810418822
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Fail148,011 miles (+5,387)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,011 miles
    Test number
    451196897367
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass142,624 miles (+3,490)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    142,624 miles
    Test number
    474945245464
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass139,134 miles (+3,354)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    139,134 miles
    Test number
    565107661696
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre feathering on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass135,780 miles (+5,257)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    135,780 miles
    Test number
    895272997983
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass130,523 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    130,523 miles
    Test number
    188413063202
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Fail130,523 miles (+5,413)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,523 miles
    Test number
    874245913034
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass125,110 miles (+4,487)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    125,110 miles
    Test number
    934512256212
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass120,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    120,623 miles
    Test number
    761180830752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail120,623 miles (+6,496)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,623 miles
    Test number
    921583034135
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass114,127 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    114,127 miles
    Test number
    207930704877
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Fail114,125 miles (+7,376)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,125 miles
    Test number
    411912298553
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass106,749 miles (+4,087)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    106,749 miles
    Test number
    615356134129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass102,662 miles (+13,492)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    102,662 miles
    Test number
    524249676498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass89,170 miles (+20,195)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    89,170 miles
    Test number
    231028257189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil and offside front (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside front (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass68,975 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    68,975 miles
    Test number
    861818660828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail68,974 miles (+10,956)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,974 miles
    Test number
    718339540738
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  18. Pass58,018 miles (+243)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    58,018 miles
    Test number
    899871654360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail57,775 miles (+13,105)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,775 miles
    Test number
    549984044317
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass44,670 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    44,670 miles
    Test number
    205042753327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail44,668 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,668 miles
    Test number
    845491153305
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about K30 SHD

Does K30 SHD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K30 SHD is valid until 4 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on K30 SHD?
The MOT on K30 SHD is valid until 4 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K30 SHD done?
K30 SHD was recorded at 148,011 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 8,084 miles a year.
Has K30 SHD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K30 SHD has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on K30 SHD 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 SHD find?
K30 SHD passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing.

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