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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

S30 HLXMOT history

S30 HLX is a green diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 9 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 621,358 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

S30 HLX green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Sept 2027
Mileage
621,358 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
27,924 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S30 HLX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
17 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S30 HLX was last recorded at 621,358 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 390,484 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
230,874 miles · 1 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
390,484 miles
Average per year
27,924 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 621,358 miles
  • 2025 – 230,874 miles
  • 2022 – 213,957 miles
  • 2021 – 186,734 miles
  • 2020 – 177,722 miles
  • 2019 – 168,265 miles
  • 2018 – 163,707 miles
  • 2017 – 158,348 miles
  • 2016 – 150,785 miles
  • 2015 – 142,182 miles
  • 2014 – 128,887 miles
  • 2013 – 117,207 miles
  • 2012 – 105,191 miles
  • 2011 – 98,174 miles
  • 2010 – 93,142 miles
  • 2009 – 87,008 miles
  • 2008 – 78,867 miles
  • 2007 – 68,628 miles
  • 2006 – 49,269 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass621,358 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass621,358 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    621,358 miles
    Test number
    119158821187
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail621,358 miles (+390,484)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    621,358 miles
    Test number
    973407577119
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass230,874 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    230,874 miles
    Test number
    946969638046
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail230,873 miles (+16,916)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,873 miles
    Test number
    196159782932
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass213,957 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2023
    Odometer
    213,957 miles
    Test number
    193575726618
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail213,957 miles (+27,223)1 dangerous2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,957 miles
    Test number
    107480788166
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm botyh side (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass186,734 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    186,734 miles
    Test number
    547572716334
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge from inside (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail186,734 miles (+9,012)3 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,734 miles
    Test number
    977086291599
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

  9. Pass177,722 miles (+9,457)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    177,722 miles
    Test number
    397714722125
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake back plates corroded.
    • AdvisoryRear shock bump stops worn.

  10. Pass168,265 miles (+4,558)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    168,265 miles
    Test number
    698973151425
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass163,707 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    163,707 miles
    Test number
    312936793968
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn badly inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail163,707 miles (+5,359)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,707 miles
    Test number
    766563628012
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn badly inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass158,348 miles (+7,563)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    158,348 miles
    Test number
    975975384878
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass150,785 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    150,785 miles
    Test number
    293909442824
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine

  15. Fail150,782 miles (+8,600)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,782 miles
    Test number
    121132101994
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine

  16. Pass142,182 miles (+170)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    142,182 miles
    Test number
    607052545079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail142,012 miles (+13,125)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,012 miles
    Test number
    245518035027
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass128,887 miles (+11,680)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    128,887 miles
    Test number
    617711934027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass117,207 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    117,207 miles
    Test number
    509462433060
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteThorn in osr tyre

  20. Fail117,207 miles (+12,016)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,207 miles
    Test number
    609242833007
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteThorn in osr tyre

  21. Pass105,191 miles (+7,017)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    105,191 miles
    Test number
    156154712448
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteScrew in N/S Rear Tyre Tread. Rear Silencer in Poor Condition

  22. Pass98,174 miles (+5,032)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    98,174 miles
    Test number
    378293541086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass93,142 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    93,142 miles
    Test number
    361456220054
    • NoteRear exhaust rusty

  24. Fail93,142 miles (+6,134)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,142 miles
    Test number
    743416420092
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteRear exhaust rusty

  25. Pass87,008 miles (+8,141)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    87,008 miles
    Test number
    583630939004
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass78,867 miles (+10,239)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    78,867 miles
    Test number
    700938138058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail68,628 miles4 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,628 miles
    Test number
    734393647046
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  28. Pass68,628 miles (+19,359)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    68,628 miles
    Test number
    883553547055
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  29. Pass49,269 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    49,269 miles
    Test number
    113815976476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S30 HLX

Does S30 HLX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S30 HLX is valid until 9 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S30 HLX?
The MOT on S30 HLX is valid until 9 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S30 HLX done?
S30 HLX was recorded at 621,358 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 27,924 miles a year.
Has S30 HLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S30 HLX has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S30 HLX 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 S30 HLX find?
S30 HLX passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; oil leak, but not excessive.

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