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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

K30 VODMOT history

K30 VOD is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 137,312 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

K30 VOD silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jan 2027
Mileage
137,312 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,690 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K30 VOD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
28 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K30 VOD was last recorded at 137,312 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,297 miles · 15 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
8,690 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,312 miles
  • 2025 – 128,907 miles
  • 2024 – 120,729 miles
  • 2023 – 111,631 miles
  • 2022 – 102,613 miles
  • 2021 – 92,710 miles
  • 2019 – 77,873 miles
  • 2018 – 68,794 miles
  • 2017 – 60,278 miles
  • 2016 – 55,542 miles
  • 2015 – 47,017 miles
  • 2014 – 38,864 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,312 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Engine cover & under trays views

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 24 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,312 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    137,312 miles
    Test number
    214538304785
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail137,297 miles (+8,390)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,297 miles
    Test number
    432577995852
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass128,907 miles (+8,178)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    128,907 miles
    Test number
    607544085731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass120,729 miles (+9,098)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    120,729 miles
    Test number
    994874183401
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryInner Road wheel slightly distorted O/S/F & rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoot can only be opened from inside
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under trays views

  5. Pass111,631 miles (+9,018)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    111,631 miles
    Test number
    187384606229
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted O/S/F & O/S/R inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  6. Pass102,613 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    102,613 miles
    Test number
    388371110123
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail102,613 miles (+9,903)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,613 miles
    Test number
    614534846636
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake inoperative on one side BOTH SIDES L54% R43% (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass92,710 miles (+14,837)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    92,710 miles
    Test number
    307303892962
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake rough/hard to pull CABLES ?

  9. Pass77,873 miles (+9,079)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    77,873 miles
    Test number
    769409866298
    • AdvisoryPARKING BRAKE performance 19%
    • AdvisoryLittle to no reserve travel parking brake

  10. Pass68,794 miles (+8,516)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    68,794 miles
    Test number
    449684271164
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test VIEWS
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW 2.5MM (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under trays VIEWS

  11. Pass60,278 miles (+4,736)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    60,278 miles
    Test number
    569352915788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,542 miles (+8,525)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    55,542 miles
    Test number
    682329760649
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass47,017 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    47,017 miles
    Test number
    812115471233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail47,017 miles (+8,153)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,017 miles
    Test number
    566442883532
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail38,864 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,864 miles
    Test number
    788617464207
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass38,864 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    38,864 miles
    Test number
    836147564279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K30 VOD

Does K30 VOD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K30 VOD is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on K30 VOD?
The MOT on K30 VOD is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K30 VOD done?
K30 VOD was recorded at 137,312 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 8,690 miles a year.
Has K30 VOD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K30 VOD has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on K30 VOD 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 VOD find?
K30 VOD passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front outer suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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