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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2017 · 1,968 cc

L30 ARAMOT history

L30 ARA is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Mar 2017. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 60,392 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

L30 ARA blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Dec 2026
Mileage
60,392 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,658 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 ARA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
28 Mar 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 ARA was last recorded at 60,392 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 6,965 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
53,427 miles · 29 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,965 miles
Average per year
7,658 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 60,392 miles
  • 2024 – 53,427 miles
  • 2023 – 43,921 miles
  • 2022 – 34,971 miles
  • 2021 – 26,420 miles
  • 2020 – 19,838 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,392 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

8 tests since 18 Mar 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,392 miles (+6,965)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    60,392 miles
    Test number
    526184838326
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass53,427 miles (+9,506)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    53,427 miles
    Test number
    683595959243
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface Corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass43,921 miles (+8,950)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    43,921 miles
    Test number
    522130007275
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass34,971 miles (+8,551)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    34,971 miles
    Test number
    787430307122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass26,420 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    26,420 miles
    Test number
    542134645235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySound deadening material not fully secure bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail26,420 miles (+6,582)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,420 miles
    Test number
    363861045066
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySound deadening material not fully secure bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass19,838 miles (+3,223)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    19,838 miles
    Test number
    781738148496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass16,615 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    16,615 miles
    Test number
    314757499955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L30 ARA

Does L30 ARA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 ARA is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L30 ARA?
The MOT on L30 ARA is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L30 ARA done?
L30 ARA was recorded at 60,392 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 7,658 miles a year.
Has L30 ARA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 ARA has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on L30 ARA 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 ARA find?
L30 ARA passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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