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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,000 cc

L30 CTHMOT history

L30 CTH is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 154,968 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

L30 CTH black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
154,968 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,004 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 CTH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
19 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 CTH was last recorded at 154,968 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 8,038 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
146,930 miles · 25 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
8,038 miles
Average per year
9,004 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,968 miles
  • 2025 – 146,930 miles
  • 2024 – 138,659 miles
  • 2023 – 132,326 miles
  • 2022 – 127,330 miles
  • 2021 – 121,318 miles
  • 2020 – 116,385 miles
  • 2019 – 109,024 miles
  • 2018 – 101,228 miles
  • 2017 – 92,786 miles
  • 2016 – 86,709 miles
  • 2015 – 78,529 miles
  • 2014 – 63,258 miles
  • 2013 – 46,967 miles
  • 2012 – 30,927 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,968 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front 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.

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 19 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,968 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    154,968 miles
    Test number
    472936111936
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail154,968 miles (+8,038)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,968 miles
    Test number
    116645251261
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass146,930 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    146,930 miles
    Test number
    160783460328
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail146,930 miles (+8,271)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,930 miles
    Test number
    133228475694
    • MajorDirection indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass138,659 miles (+6,333)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    138,659 miles
    Test number
    863898565822
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass132,326 miles (+4,996)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    132,326 miles
    Test number
    572034744343
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass127,330 miles (+6,012)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    127,330 miles
    Test number
    666509869052
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass121,318 miles (+4,933)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    121,318 miles
    Test number
    858606260430
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass116,385 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    116,385 miles
    Test number
    641120320355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail116,385 miles (+7,361)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,385 miles
    Test number
    586207124188
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))
  11. Pass109,024 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    109,024 miles
    Test number
    639885762723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail109,024 miles (+7,796)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,024 miles
    Test number
    641974879605
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  13. Pass101,228 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    101,228 miles
    Test number
    343074911798
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades smearing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1n)
  14. Fail101,228 miles (+8,442)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,228 miles
    Test number
    735324370330
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades smearing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1n)
  15. Pass92,786 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    92,786 miles
    Test number
    952175868148
    • AdvisoryBoth wishbone block bushes started splitting
  16. Fail92,786 miles (+6,077)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,786 miles
    Test number
    923488689548
    • FailureRear Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth wishbone block bushes started splitting
  17. Pass86,709 miles (+8,180)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    86,709 miles
    Test number
    549248790107
    • AdvisoryBoth front wishbone block bushes slightly splitting
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs lipped
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre cracking on outer edge and worn unevenly on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs slightly lipped
  18. Pass78,529 miles (+15,271)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    78,529 miles
    Test number
    108285255099
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
  19. Pass63,258 miles (+16,291)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    63,258 miles
    Test number
    947245734089
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass46,967 miles (+16,040)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    46,967 miles
    Test number
    338037853040
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  21. Pass30,927 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    30,927 miles
    Test number
    187110212120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L30 CTH

Does L30 CTH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 CTH is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L30 CTH?
The MOT on L30 CTH is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L30 CTH done?
L30 CTH was recorded at 154,968 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 9,004 miles a year.
Has L30 CTH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 CTH has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L30 CTH 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 CTH find?
L30 CTH passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 3 more.

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