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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

L30 LMRMOT history

L30 LMR is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 22 Mar 2024 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 155,938 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Mar 2023.

L30 LMR black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Mar 2024
Mileage
155,938 mi
At MOT on 8 Mar 2023
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,399 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 LMR
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
1 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 LMR was last recorded at 155,938 miles on 8 Mar 2023, 377 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,561 miles · 23 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
377 miles
Average per year
7,399 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 155,938 miles
  • 2022 – 155,561 miles
  • 2020 – 153,108 miles
  • 2019 – 149,553 miles
  • 2018 – 148,008 miles
  • 2017 – 145,838 miles
  • 2016 – 142,855 miles
  • 2015 – 138,637 miles
  • 2014 – 127,387 miles
  • 2013 – 113,669 miles
  • 2012 – 105,358 miles
  • 2011 – 94,094 miles
  • 2010 – 73,540 miles
  • 2009 – 55,683 miles
  • 2008 – 49,237 miles
  • 2007 – 42,260 miles
  • 2006 – 35,009 miles
  • 2005 – 26,258 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,938 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material combined pipe/hose (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 27 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,938 miles (+377)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    155,938 miles
    Test number
    931095564954
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material combined pipe/hose (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass155,561 miles (+10)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    155,561 miles
    Test number
    778647195073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail155,551 miles (+2,443)3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,551 miles
    Test number
    375998430145
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded combined pipe/hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material combined pipe/hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shock absorber casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass153,108 miles (+3,555)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    153,108 miles
    Test number
    171834558864
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass149,553 miles (+1,545)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    149,553 miles
    Test number
    659330416489
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass148,008 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    148,008 miles
    Test number
    186470635323
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail148,008 miles (+2,170)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,008 miles
    Test number
    495618247932
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded combined pipe/hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass145,838 miles (+2,983)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    145,838 miles
    Test number
    528295981667
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass142,855 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    142,855 miles
    Test number
    905566638932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail142,822 miles (+4,185)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,822 miles
    Test number
    194577867938
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass138,637 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    138,637 miles
    Test number
    685657385115
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail138,637 miles (+11,250)1 dangerous7 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,637 miles
    Test number
    298107185478
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass127,387 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    127,387 miles
    Test number
    396768584141
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  14. Fail127,387 miles (+13,718)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,387 miles
    Test number
    677888784102
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  15. Pass113,669 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    113,669 miles
    Test number
    499919263114
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail113,662 miles (+8,304)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,662 miles
    Test number
    876579663166
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Pass105,358 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    105,358 miles
    Test number
    339660002409
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteO/S/R coil spring broken at lower end

  18. Fail105,358 miles (+11,264)1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,358 miles
    Test number
    698790202232
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteO/S/R coil spring broken at lower end

  19. Pass94,094 miles (+20,554)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    94,094 miles
    Test number
    905008581116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass73,540 miles (+17,857)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    73,540 miles
    Test number
    201082700204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass55,683 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    55,683 miles
    Test number
    212613589102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail55,673 miles (+6,436)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,673 miles
    Test number
    230903889480
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  23. Pass49,237 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    49,237 miles
    Test number
    303894808474
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Fail49,237 miles (+6,977)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,237 miles
    Test number
    304024908433
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass42,260 miles (+7,251)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    42,260 miles
    Test number
    250745807215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass35,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    35,009 miles
    Test number
    333131836467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail35,009 miles (+8,751)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,009 miles
    Test number
    453311436295
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass26,258 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    26,258 miles
    Test number
    370099535227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L30 LMR

Does L30 LMR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L30 LMR expired on 22 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L30 LMR?
The MOT on L30 LMR expired on 22 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L30 LMR done?
L30 LMR was recorded at 155,938 miles at its MOT on 8 Mar 2023, an average of 7,399 miles a year.
Has L30 LMR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 LMR has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on L30 LMR 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 LMR find?
L30 LMR passed its latest MOT on 8 Mar 2023 with 5 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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