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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2007 · 2,000 cc

L30 HRBMOT history

L30 HRB is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Jan 2007. Its MOT expired on 8 Aug 2025 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 164,055 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Aug 2024.

L30 HRB red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Aug 2025
Mileage
164,055 mi
At MOT on 9 Aug 2024
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,976 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 HRB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
4 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 HRB was last recorded at 164,055 miles on 9 Aug 2024, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,053 miles · 6 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
8,976 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 164,055 miles
  • 2022 – 146,289 miles
  • 2021 – 141,719 miles
  • 2020 – 133,922 miles
  • 2019 – 124,797 miles
  • 2018 – 117,018 miles
  • 2017 – 113,609 miles
  • 2016 – 113,563 miles
  • 2015 – 107,023 miles
  • 2014 – 91,825 miles
  • 2013 – 78,066 miles
  • 2012 – 63,269 miles
  • 2011 – 51,593 miles
  • 2010 – 43,879 miles
  • 2009 – 32,695 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,055 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front pad wear sensor damaged(cable tied and taped to flexi).

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear exhaust heat shield loose.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear wiper split.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,055 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    164,055 miles
    Test number
    285308567022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail164,053 miles (+30)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,053 miles
    Test number
    157251828142
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. Fail164,023 miles (+17,734)3 dangerous10 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,023 miles
    Test number
    465972648207
    • DangerousBody component likely to become detached bonnet (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at manifold (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorShock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both front top bushes (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorTyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass146,289 miles (+4,570)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    146,289 miles
    Test number
    549758795692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass141,719 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    141,719 miles
    Test number
    570575240214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail141,719 miles (+7,797)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,719 miles
    Test number
    107022475741
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
  7. Pass133,922 miles (+9,125)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    133,922 miles
    Test number
    351335232344
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded but not to excess
  8. Pass124,797 miles (+7,779)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    124,797 miles
    Test number
    744126660642
    • 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))
  9. Pass117,018 miles (+3,364)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    117,018 miles
    Test number
    784584844310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass113,654 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    113,654 miles
    Test number
    394075332787
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front pad wear sensor damaged(cable tied and taped to flexi).
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose.
    • AdvisoryRear wiper split.
  11. Fail113,649 miles (+18)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,649 miles
    Test number
    766611513392
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front pad wear sensor damaged(cable tied and taped to flexi).
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose.
    • AdvisoryRear wiper split.
    • AdvisoryService due.
  12. Fail113,631 miles (+22)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,631 miles
    Test number
    321596838168
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly worn and pitted on outsides
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad wear sensor not connected and hanging down
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear ex heat shield loose
  13. Fail113,609 miles (+46)1 dangerous5 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,609 miles
    Test number
    694044777673
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureCentral Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper 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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement handbrake linkage not returning fully (3.5.1k)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' air freshener hanging from rear view mirror (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and tread starting to separate on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded and have a lip worn into them
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryWipers smearing windscreen slightly
  14. Fail113,563 miles (+6,540)5 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,563 miles
    Test number
    800319835359
    • FailureDirection indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both front indicators permanently illuminated when position lights on (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper 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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement handbrake linkage on brake calliper (3.5.1k)
    • FailureStop lamp not working High level stop lamp (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing screen slightly
    • AdvisoryLip worn into front brake discs
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre inner tread starting to separate
    • AdvisorySmall splits in both front wishbone rear bushes
  15. Pass107,023 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    107,023 miles
    Test number
    389094946071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail107,011 miles (+15,186)11 failures11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,011 miles
    Test number
    245955434384
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureFront Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureFront Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureFront registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront wipers loose but not insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear has water in lamp unit
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arms rear bushes deteriating but no excessive play
    • AdvisoryChild seats fitted so all seat belts cant be checked
    • AdvisoryN/s/r brake slightly binding when checked by hand
    • AdvisoryNail in osr tyre and side wall damaged
    • AdvisoryNo rear brake heatshields / back plates
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  17. Pass91,825 miles (+13,759)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    91,825 miles
    Test number
    185081364282
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  18. Pass78,066 miles (+14,797)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    78,066 miles
    Test number
    305663053405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass63,269 miles (+11,676)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    63,269 miles
    Test number
    965077942221
    • NoteBoth front headlamps slight blue tint
    • NoteFront windscreen cracked below wipers
  20. Pass51,593 miles (+7,714)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    51,593 miles
    Test number
    669145741209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,879 miles (+11,184)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    43,879 miles
    Test number
    524654650375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,695 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    32,695 miles
    Test number
    990505359393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L30 HRB

Does L30 HRB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L30 HRB expired on 8 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L30 HRB?
The MOT on L30 HRB expired on 8 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L30 HRB done?
L30 HRB was recorded at 164,055 miles at its MOT on 9 Aug 2024, an average of 8,976 miles a year.
Has L30 HRB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 HRB has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on L30 HRB 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 HRB find?
L30 HRB passed its latest MOT on 9 Aug 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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