Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc
L30 YNRMOT history
L30 YNR is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 3 Aug 2026 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 121,396 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 121,396 mi
- At MOT on 26 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 14 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 5,446 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L30 YNR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 21 Jul 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Oct 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
L30 YNR was last recorded at 121,396 miles on 26 Oct 2026, 8,368 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 113,028 miles · 4 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,368 miles
- Average per year
- 5,446 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 121,396 miles
- 2025 – 113,028 miles
- 2024 – 104,256 miles
- 2023 – 95,676 miles
- 2022 – 88,714 miles
- 2021 – 83,866 miles
- 2020 – 82,599 miles
- 2018 – 78,608 miles
- 2017 – 75,151 miles
- 2016 – 71,681 miles
- 2015 – 67,968 miles
- 2014 – 63,754 miles
- 2013 – 58,908 miles
- 2012 – 52,117 miles
- 2011 – 38,152 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail121,396 miles
- DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
17 tests since 14 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail121,396 miles (+8,368)1 dangerous7 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,396 miles
- Test number
- 977634418779
- DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Pass113,028 miles (+8,772)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 113,028 miles
- Test number
- 766751355799
- MinorNearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy pipe deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass104,256 miles (+7)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 104,256 miles
- Test number
- 314070373228
- 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated
Fail104,249 miles (+8,573)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,249 miles
- Test number
- 528458706054
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated
Pass95,676 miles (+6,962)3 minor
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 95,676 miles
- Test number
- 519197094346
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Pass88,714 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 88,714 miles
- Test number
- 673122569146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,714 miles (+4,848)4 dangerous3 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,714 miles
- Test number
- 306522809960
- DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass83,866 miles (+1,267)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 83,866 miles
- Test number
- 145431759025
- AdvisoryAll rear suspension & body undersealed
- AdvisoryIntermitting fault with n/s/f indicator unit
- AdvisoryN/s & o/s front brake pipes painted
- AdvisoryN/s & o/s front suspension corroded (suspension arms, shock absorbers etc)
Pass82,599 miles (+3,991)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 82,599 miles
- Test number
- 924800985050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,608 miles (+3,457)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 78,608 miles
- Test number
- 343425120701
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,151 miles (+3,470)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 75,151 miles
- Test number
- 130719457412
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass71,681 miles (+3,713)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 71,681 miles
- Test number
- 472802202630
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi part of front pipe (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryEngine damp with oil and dip stick broken at top
Pass67,968 miles (+4,214)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 67,968 miles
- Test number
- 476628863057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,754 miles (+4,846)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 63,754 miles
- Test number
- 955347494196
- AdvisoryCentre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteOil leak
Pass58,908 miles (+6,791)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 58,908 miles
- Test number
- 748776793156
- NoteDampness at n/s/r shock absorber
- NoteOil leak from engine area
Pass52,117 miles (+13,965)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 52,117 miles
- Test number
- 505984192162
- NoteN/s/r shock absorber damp
Pass38,152 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 38,152 miles
- Test number
- 288535991145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L30 YNR
- Does L30 YNR currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L30 YNR expired on 3 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L30 YNR?
- The MOT on L30 YNR expired on 3 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L30 YNR done?
- L30 YNR was recorded at 121,396 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2026, an average of 5,446 miles a year.
- Has L30 YNR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L30 YNR has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on L30 YNR 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 YNR find?
- L30 YNR failed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2026 with 1 dangerous defect and 7 major defects: front brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% axle 1; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits, and 5 more.
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