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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

L30 YGMMOT history

L30 YGM is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 28 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 198,797 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2026.

L30 YGM black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Feb 2027
Mileage
198,797 mi
At MOT on 7 Feb 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,264 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 YGM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
2 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 YGM was last recorded at 198,797 miles on 7 Feb 2026, 17,927 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,870 miles · 15 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
17,927 miles
Average per year
8,264 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 198,797 miles
  • 2025 – 180,870 miles
  • 2024 – 164,550 miles
  • 2023 – 160,160 miles
  • 2022 – 155,836 miles
  • 2021 – 152,349 miles
  • 2020 – 148,937 miles
  • 2019 – 142,263 miles
  • 2018 – 137,068 miles
  • 2017 – 132,229 miles
  • 2016 – 124,773 miles
  • 2015 – 115,749 miles
  • 2014 – 105,962 miles
  • 2013 – 96,951 miles
  • 2012 – 89,639 miles
  • 2011 – 82,767 miles
  • 2010 – 73,811 miles
  • 2009 – 63,456 miles
  • 2008 – 52,597 miles
  • 2007 – 42,273 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass198,797 miles
  • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear coil springs corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 1 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass198,797 miles (+17,927)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    198,797 miles
    Test number
    666744971699
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass180,870 miles (+16,320)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    180,870 miles
    Test number
    484714182452
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass164,550 miles (+233)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    164,550 miles
    Test number
    355048641589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail164,317 miles (+4,157)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,317 miles
    Test number
    395006862999
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass160,160 miles (+4,324)4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    160,160 miles
    Test number
    859369619310
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass155,836 miles (+3,487)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    155,836 miles
    Test number
    436113126193
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in offside front top strut mounting

  7. Pass152,349 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    152,349 miles
    Test number
    724128138723
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded

  8. Fail152,349 miles (+3,412)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,349 miles
    Test number
    695870888375
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded

  9. Pass148,937 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    148,937 miles
    Test number
    672141404250
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded

  10. Fail148,936 miles (+6,673)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,936 miles
    Test number
    802074537260
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded

  11. Pass142,263 miles (+5,195)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    142,263 miles
    Test number
    134218295911
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in both top mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass137,068 miles (+4,839)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    137,068 miles
    Test number
    242495507606
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  13. Pass132,229 miles (+7,456)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    132,229 miles
    Test number
    349688922687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass124,773 miles (+9,024)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2017
    Odometer
    124,773 miles
    Test number
    364406680447
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryN/s mirror damaged. small chip on wind screen

  15. Pass115,749 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    115,749 miles
    Test number
    899932025191
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail115,749 miles (+9,787)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,749 miles
    Test number
    716011825119
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass105,962 miles (+9,011)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    105,962 miles
    Test number
    975931904119
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass96,951 miles (+7,312)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    96,951 miles
    Test number
    938319313178
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

  19. Pass89,639 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    89,639 miles
    Test number
    195551022192
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Fail89,631 miles (+6,864)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,631 miles
    Test number
    288341122445
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass82,767 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    82,767 miles
    Test number
    638188311126
    • NoteOffside front tyre very near limit

  22. Fail82,767 miles (+8,956)3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,767 miles
    Test number
    947248511160
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteOffside front tyre very near limit

  23. Fail73,811 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,811 miles
    Test number
    132540560024
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteSmall chip on screen

  24. Pass73,811 miles (+10,355)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    73,811 miles
    Test number
    844430660009
    • NoteSmall chip on screen

  25. Pass63,456 miles (+10,859)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    63,456 miles
    Test number
    141250859009
    • NoteFront tyres needed soon

  26. Pass52,597 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    52,597 miles
    Test number
    720775938068
    • NoteFront tyres soon

  27. Fail52,597 miles (+10,324)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,597 miles
    Test number
    122405138073
    • DangerousOffside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  28. Fail42,273 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,273 miles
    Test number
    223110967098
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  29. Pass42,273 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    42,273 miles
    Test number
    533920467096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L30 YGM

Does L30 YGM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 YGM is valid until 28 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L30 YGM?
The MOT on L30 YGM is valid until 28 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L30 YGM done?
L30 YGM was recorded at 198,797 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2026, an average of 8,264 miles a year.
Has L30 YGM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 YGM has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on L30 YGM 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 YGM find?
L30 YGM passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front outer brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear coil spring corroded both.

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