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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 3,200 cc

S30 VWRMOT history

S30 VWR is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 29 MOT tests, with 161,009 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

S30 VWR blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Sept 2027
Mileage
161,009 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
29
22 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,550 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S30 VWR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S30 VWR was last recorded at 161,009 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 6,837 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,172 miles · 3 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6,837 miles
Average per year
6,550 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,009 miles
  • 2025 – 154,172 miles
  • 2024 – 148,265 miles
  • 2023 – 142,522 miles
  • 2022 – 135,387 miles
  • 2021 – 128,215 miles
  • 2020 – 120,114 miles
  • 2019 – 110,980 miles
  • 2018 – 107,044 miles
  • 2017 – 100,051 miles
  • 2016 – 94,986 miles
  • 2015 – 83,177 miles
  • 2014 – 73,586 miles
  • 2013 – 64,391 miles
  • 2012 – 55,390 miles
  • 2011 – 49,006 miles
  • 2009 – 43,284 miles
  • 2008 – 34,522 miles
  • 2007 – 34,473 miles
  • 2006 – 30,901 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,009 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack has slight leak.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 7 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,009 miles (+6,837)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    161,009 miles
    Test number
    970321456348
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  2. Pass154,172 miles (+5,907)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    154,172 miles
    Test number
    655731006292
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  3. Pass148,265 miles (+5,743)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    148,265 miles
    Test number
    222530149626
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  4. Pass142,522 miles (+7,135)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    142,522 miles
    Test number
    384481777964
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Pass135,387 miles (+94)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    135,387 miles
    Test number
    953304274452
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail135,293 miles (+7,078)3 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,293 miles
    Test number
    965707286958
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass128,215 miles (+8,101)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    128,215 miles
    Test number
    327831828703
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside rear trailing arm front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Offside front outer sill repair covered in underseal which is not seem welded but can see original metal underneath unable to tell if repair is for corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside rear trailing arm front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Offside rear outer sill repair covered in underseal which is not seem welded but can see original metal underneath unable to tell if repair is for corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass120,114 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    120,114 miles
    Test number
    168239374225
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack has slight leak. (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Fail120,098 miles (+9,118)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,098 miles
    Test number
    570814980039
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Nearside front track rod end has excessive play and two lock nuts on. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe to rear silencer is cracked and has slight leak. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside front tyre on 2.6mm and worn on the inside. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside front tyre on 2.5mm and worn on the inside. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack has slight leak. (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Pass110,980 miles (+3,936)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    110,980 miles
    Test number
    922273604355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass107,044 miles (+3,247)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    107,044 miles
    Test number
    397244281419
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass103,797 miles (+3,746)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    103,797 miles
    Test number
    270032011389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass100,051 miles (+5,065)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    100,051 miles
    Test number
    842460083560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass94,986 miles (+11,809)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    94,986 miles
    Test number
    761601188525
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass83,177 miles (+9,591)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    83,177 miles
    Test number
    467427815095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass73,586 miles (+9,195)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    73,586 miles
    Test number
    126071124419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass64,391 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    64,391 miles
    Test number
    959730433063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail64,355 miles (+8,965)3 failures8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,355 miles
    Test number
    657016723072
    • FailureNearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteHas slight play in N/S/F bottom ball joint

  19. Pass55,390 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    55,390 miles
    Test number
    839858122024
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  20. Fail55,390 miles (+6,384)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,390 miles
    Test number
    109478122079
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  21. Pass49,006 miles (+5,722)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    49,006 miles
    Test number
    557376701034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    43,284 miles
    Test number
    662698839388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail43,284 miles (+3,799)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,284 miles
    Test number
    463118739389
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  24. Pass39,485 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    39,485 miles
    Test number
    561724519084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear anti-roll bar lin k very close to driveshaft

  25. Fail39,485 miles (+4,963)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,485 miles
    Test number
    341179809080
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear anti-roll bar lin k very close to driveshaft

  26. Pass34,522 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    34,522 miles
    Test number
    560769608038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass34,473 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    34,473 miles
    Test number
    430308717380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail34,473 miles (+3,572)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,473 miles
    Test number
    833117217384
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  29. Pass30,901 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    30,901 miles
    Test number
    453281616336
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about S30 VWR

Does S30 VWR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S30 VWR is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S30 VWR?
The MOT on S30 VWR is valid until 21 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 VWR done?
S30 VWR was recorded at 161,009 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 6,550 miles a year.
Has S30 VWR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S30 VWR has failed 7 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on S30 VWR 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 VWR find?
S30 VWR passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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