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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,000 cc

K30 SKEMOT history

K30 SKE is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 136,632 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

K30 SKE silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Oct 2026
Mileage
136,632 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,996 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K30 SKE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
7 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

K30 SKE was last recorded at 136,632 miles on 21 Oct 2026, 7,327 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,305 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7,327 miles
Average per year
5,996 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,632 miles
  • 2025 – 129,305 miles
  • 2024 – 122,453 miles
  • 2023 – 114,447 miles
  • 2022 – 106,669 miles
  • 2021 – 99,025 miles
  • 2019 – 88,045 miles
  • 2018 – 77,057 miles
  • 2017 – 74,405 miles
  • 2016 – 71,087 miles
  • 2015 – 65,582 miles
  • 2014 – 60,839 miles
  • 2013 – 55,720 miles
  • 2012 – 49,934 miles
  • 2011 – 44,562 miles
  • 2010 – 39,177 miles
  • 2009 – 34,279 miles
  • 2008 – 28,932 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail136,632 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorVehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear wheel holder (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

What MOT failures 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.

  • Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 3 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail136,632 miles (+7,327)7 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,632 miles
    Test number
    161283956199
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorVehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear wheel holder (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass129,305 miles (+6,852)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    129,305 miles
    Test number
    259532040563
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass122,453 miles (+288)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    122,453 miles
    Test number
    108154726970
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  4. Fail122,165 miles (+7,718)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,165 miles
    Test number
    639726993532
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Pass114,447 miles (+48)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    114,447 miles
    Test number
    482808972493
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail114,399 miles (+7,730)1 dangerous1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,399 miles
    Test number
    512022877307
    • DangerousOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass106,669 miles (+73)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    106,669 miles
    Test number
    450201784229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail106,596 miles (+7,571)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,596 miles
    Test number
    341202458377
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass99,025 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    99,025 miles
    Test number
    875725175119
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryUndercovers fitted

  10. FailMileage not read1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    200397205934
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryUndercovers fitted

  11. Pass88,045 miles (+10,988)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    88,045 miles
    Test number
    277343020257
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass77,057 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    77,057 miles
    Test number
    210746984339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail77,047 miles (+2,642)1 dangerous3 major3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,047 miles
    Test number
    495341197643
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  14. Pass74,405 miles (+3,318)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    74,405 miles
    Test number
    527834585791
    • AdvisoryBothfront tyres in poor condition
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn very close to 1.6 mm on inner edge

  15. Pass71,087 miles (+5,505)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    71,087 miles
    Test number
    385626062202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges

  16. Pass65,582 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    65,582 miles
    Test number
    272177470018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail65,582 miles (+4,743)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,582 miles
    Test number
    703851724780
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass60,839 miles (+5,119)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    60,839 miles
    Test number
    108672904308
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass55,720 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    55,720 miles
    Test number
    935463103310
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  20. Fail55,720 miles (+5,786)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,720 miles
    Test number
    768073303304
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  21. Pass49,934 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    49,934 miles
    Test number
    386562712385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail49,933 miles (+5,371)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,933 miles
    Test number
    457932512334
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass44,562 miles (+5,385)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    44,562 miles
    Test number
    899430201334
    • 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)

  24. Pass39,177 miles (+4,898)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    39,177 miles
    Test number
    933792200379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass34,279 miles (+5,347)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    34,279 miles
    Test number
    533018809333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass28,932 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    28,932 miles
    Test number
    154298208324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K30 SKE

Does K30 SKE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K30 SKE expired on 21 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K30 SKE?
The MOT on K30 SKE expired on 21 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K30 SKE done?
K30 SKE was recorded at 136,632 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2026, an average of 5,996 miles a year.
Has K30 SKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K30 SKE has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on K30 SKE 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 SKE find?
K30 SKE failed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2026 with 7 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside front headlamp aim unable to be tested; offside front headlamp aim too low, and 9 more.

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