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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 2,000 cc

L30 ACJMOT history

L30 ACJ is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 27 Nov 2023 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 125,012 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2022.

L30 ACJ grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Nov 2023
Mileage
125,012 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2022
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,513 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 ACJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
3 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 ACJ was last recorded at 125,012 miles on 28 Nov 2022, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,001 miles · 24 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
6,513 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 125,012 miles
  • 2021 – 123,235 miles
  • 2020 – 122,121 miles
  • 2019 – 118,432 miles
  • 2018 – 114,168 miles
  • 2017 – 108,064 miles
  • 2015 – 98,630 miles
  • 2014 – 90,184 miles
  • 2013 – 83,705 miles
  • 2012 – 76,590 miles
  • 2011 – 68,494 miles
  • 2010 – 59,268 miles
  • 2009 – 48,936 miles
  • 2008 – 37,829 miles
  • 2007 – 25,666 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,012 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Completely bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp slightly loose due to damageRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Damage on vehicleRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc back plate corroded throughRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog light lense brokenRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Completely bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryUndertray fitted limiting view to some componentsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Bumper and wing damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Headlamp slightly insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,012 miles (+11)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    125,012 miles
    Test number
    611200385570
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Completely bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp slightly loose due to damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Damage on vehicle
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc back plate corroded through
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog light lense broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Completely bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted limiting view to some components

  2. Fail125,001 miles (+1,766)8 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,001 miles
    Test number
    223320744397
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No kick off plastic lenses (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No kick off plastic lenses (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror missing due to damage (3.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Completely bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp slightly loose due to damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Damage on vehicle
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc back plate corroded through
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog light lense broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Completely bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted limiting view to some components

  3. Pass123,235 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    123,235 miles
    Test number
    752960840300
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  4. Fail123,235 miles (+1,114)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,235 miles
    Test number
    472040305430
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Pass122,121 miles (+22)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    122,121 miles
    Test number
    711031160374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper and wing damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail122,099 miles (+3,667)10 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,099 miles
    Test number
    539997489513
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper and wing damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass118,432 miles (+4,264)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    118,432 miles
    Test number
    770264022833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass114,168 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    114,168 miles
    Test number
    804116930497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail114,164 miles (+6,100)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,164 miles
    Test number
    192649378443
    • FailureFront Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureFront Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass108,064 miles (+2)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    108,064 miles
    Test number
    634639651968
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre valve slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre valve slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail108,062 miles (+9,432)4 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,062 miles
    Test number
    157404746808
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre valve slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre valve slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass98,630 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    98,630 miles
    Test number
    738175506554
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail98,630 miles (+8,446)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,630 miles
    Test number
    712466394536
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass90,184 miles (+6,479)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    90,184 miles
    Test number
    758945274218
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass83,705 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    83,705 miles
    Test number
    367128373413
    • NoteEml on
    • NoteOffside wiper split

  16. Fail83,705 miles (+7,115)3 dangerous1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,705 miles
    Test number
    409057973200
    • DangerousNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • DangerousNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteEml on
    • NoteOffside wiper split

  17. Pass76,590 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    76,590 miles
    Test number
    365649472228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHeadlamp beam patterns poor

  18. Fail76,585 miles (+8,091)2 dangerous2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,585 miles
    Test number
    558109172208
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHeadlamp beam patterns poor

  19. Pass68,494 miles (+9,226)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    68,494 miles
    Test number
    688148271256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass59,268 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    59,268 miles
    Test number
    532254360228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail59,264 miles (+10,328)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,264 miles
    Test number
    822984060278
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  22. Pass48,936 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    48,936 miles
    Test number
    441940459231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  23. Fail48,936 miles (+11,107)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,936 miles
    Test number
    894240359260
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  24. Pass37,829 miles (+12,163)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    37,829 miles
    Test number
    491033138206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass25,666 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    25,666 miles
    Test number
    194470647202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L30 ACJ

Does L30 ACJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L30 ACJ expired on 27 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L30 ACJ?
The MOT on L30 ACJ expired on 27 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L30 ACJ done?
L30 ACJ was recorded at 125,012 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2022, an average of 6,513 miles a year.
Has L30 ACJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 ACJ has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on L30 ACJ 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 L30 ACJ find?
L30 ACJ passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2022 with 8 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge completely bald on inner edge; nearside headlamp slightly loose due to damage; nearside rear nail in tyre, and 5 more.

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