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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

L30 FLSMOT history

L30 FLS is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Sept 2008. Its MOT expired on 16 Jul 2024 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 126,050 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2023.

L30 FLS black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Jul 2024
Mileage
126,050 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2023
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,999 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 FLS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
19 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 FLS was last recorded at 126,050 miles on 17 Jul 2023, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,047 miles · 4 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
6,999 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 126,050 miles
  • 2022 – 121,693 miles
  • 2020 – 119,071 miles
  • 2019 – 116,498 miles
  • 2018 – 109,895 miles
  • 2017 – 102,050 miles
  • 2015 – 93,983 miles
  • 2014 – 80,868 miles
  • 2013 – 68,716 miles
  • 2012 – 57,633 miles
  • 2011 – 43,036 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,050 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy rear silencer replaced with straight pipe (8.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisorySun stripRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryUndertrays missingRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Headlamp insecure

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Headlamp insecure

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 6 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,050 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    126,050 miles
    Test number
    474579288286
    • AdvisoryBrake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy rear silencer replaced with straight pipe (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySun strip
    • AdvisoryUndertrays missing

  2. Fail126,047 miles (+16)7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,047 miles
    Test number
    183908658910
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySun strip
    • AdvisoryUndertrays missing

  3. Fail126,031 miles (+4,338)10 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,031 miles
    Test number
    865141134142
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays missing

  4. Pass121,693 miles (+2,622)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    121,693 miles
    Test number
    947250209338
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays

  5. Pass119,071 miles (+105)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    119,071 miles
    Test number
    803760053118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail118,966 miles (+2,468)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,966 miles
    Test number
    308858944959
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass116,498 miles (+4)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    116,498 miles
    Test number
    703769771676
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail116,494 miles (+6,599)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,494 miles
    Test number
    758922225691
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass109,895 miles (+7,845)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    109,895 miles
    Test number
    282707701372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass102,050 miles (+6,795)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    102,050 miles
    Test number
    117440665802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass95,255 miles (+1,272)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    95,255 miles
    Test number
    241614284756
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass93,983 miles (+225)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    93,983 miles
    Test number
    684717349597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail93,758 miles (+12,890)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,758 miles
    Test number
    933501852600
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  14. Pass80,868 miles (+12,152)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    80,868 miles
    Test number
    366729744240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass68,716 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    68,716 miles
    Test number
    309983843409
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Fail68,716 miles (+11,083)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,716 miles
    Test number
    397913643205
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass57,633 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    57,633 miles
    Test number
    337759152240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  18. Fail57,633 miles (+14,597)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,633 miles
    Test number
    338809152227
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  19. Pass43,036 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    43,036 miles
    Test number
    299106051287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail43,036 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,036 miles
    Test number
    396409341416
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about L30 FLS

Does L30 FLS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L30 FLS expired on 16 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L30 FLS?
The MOT on L30 FLS expired on 16 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L30 FLS done?
L30 FLS was recorded at 126,050 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2023, an average of 6,999 miles a year.
Has L30 FLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 FLS has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on L30 FLS 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 FLS find?
L30 FLS passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2023 with 6 advisories: brake lever pivots slightly worn; exhaust noisy rear silencer replaced with straight pipe; nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 3 more.

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