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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

L30 KSWMOT history

L30 KSW is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 23 Nov 2025 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 226,324 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2024.

L30 KSW black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Nov 2025
Mileage
226,324 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2024
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
10,086 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 KSW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
19 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 KSW was last recorded at 226,324 miles on 4 Nov 2024, 4,857 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
221,467 miles · 1 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
4,857 miles
Average per year
10,086 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 226,324 miles
  • 2023 – 221,467 miles
  • 2022 – 212,772 miles
  • 2021 – 205,303 miles
  • 2020 – 198,455 miles
  • 2019 – 191,396 miles
  • 2018 – 173,015 miles
  • 2017 – 169,236 miles
  • 2016 – 160,924 miles
  • 2015 – 148,633 miles
  • 2014 – 137,454 miles
  • 2013 – 129,112 miles
  • 2012 – 115,920 miles
  • 2011 – 103,899 miles
  • 2010 – 94,013 miles
  • 2009 – 84,253 miles
  • 2008 – 71,963 miles
  • 2007 – 67,696 miles
  • 2006 – 56,045 miles
  • 2005 – 31,868 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass226,324 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre cracked/perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

30 tests since 25 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass226,324 miles (+4,857)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    226,324 miles
    Test number
    273533009040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass221,467 miles (+8,695)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    221,467 miles
    Test number
    574854073854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass212,772 miles (+7,469)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    212,772 miles
    Test number
    706837140220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass205,303 miles (+6,848)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    205,303 miles
    Test number
    223995315399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass198,455 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    198,455 miles
    Test number
    691147380076
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail198,449 miles (+7,053)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,449 miles
    Test number
    505387642769
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass191,396 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    191,396 miles
    Test number
    738641546846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail191,394 miles (+18,379)1 dangerous8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,394 miles
    Test number
    315215215256
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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. Pass173,015 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    173,015 miles
    Test number
    304632032061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre cracked/perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisorySteering notchy when at idle (pas belt slipping)

  10. Fail173,014 miles (+3,778)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,014 miles
    Test number
    961674038657
    • FailureFuel system component leaking engine fuel pump area. (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre cracked/perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisorySteering notchy when at idle (pas belt slipping)

  11. Pass169,236 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    169,236 miles
    Test number
    398719328200
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail169,236 miles (+8,312)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,236 miles
    Test number
    339012277482
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass160,924 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    160,924 miles
    Test number
    375012402831
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail160,924 miles (+12,291)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,924 miles
    Test number
    751301730177
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail148,633 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,633 miles
    Test number
    777260575013
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass148,633 miles (+11,179)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    148,633 miles
    Test number
    797340875079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass137,454 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    137,454 miles
    Test number
    237083074044
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Fail137,450 miles (+8,338)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,450 miles
    Test number
    156352074030
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres on legal limit worn on inner edges
    • NoteNearside rear tyre getting low

  19. Pass129,112 miles (+13,192)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    129,112 miles
    Test number
    525087783058
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteN/s headlamp damaged/condensated
    • NoteN/s rear outer sill damaged

  20. Pass115,920 miles (+12,021)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    115,920 miles
    Test number
    555538062049
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteDamage to n/s head light
    • NoteHeavy damage to n/s outer sill

  21. Pass103,899 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    103,899 miles
    Test number
    135640871427
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner + outer edges

  22. Fail103,899 miles (+9,886)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,899 miles
    Test number
    107870071456
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner + outer edges

  23. Pass94,013 miles (+9,760)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    94,013 miles
    Test number
    130810870400
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  24. Pass84,253 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    84,253 miles
    Test number
    160474149491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail84,253 miles (+12,290)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,253 miles
    Test number
    372374949091
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  26. Pass71,963 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    71,963 miles
    Test number
    472324448097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail71,963 miles (+4,267)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,963 miles
    Test number
    142364848482
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

  28. Pass67,696 miles (+11,651)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    67,696 miles
    Test number
    720726137203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass56,045 miles (+24,177)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    56,045 miles
    Test number
    471247936276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass31,868 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    31,868 miles
    Test number
    744756305250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L30 KSW

Does L30 KSW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L30 KSW expired on 23 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L30 KSW?
The MOT on L30 KSW expired on 23 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L30 KSW done?
L30 KSW was recorded at 226,324 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2024, an average of 10,086 miles a year.
Has L30 KSW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 KSW has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on L30 KSW 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 KSW find?
L30 KSW passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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