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Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

V30 KLJMOT history

V30 KLJ is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Feb 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 177,360 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Dec 2025.

V30 KLJ grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Dec 2026
Mileage
177,360 mi
At MOT on 29 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,747 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V30 KLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
27 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V30 KLJ was last recorded at 177,360 miles on 29 Dec 2025, 7,709 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,651 miles · 20 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
7,709 miles
Average per year
8,747 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 177,360 miles
  • 2024 – 169,651 miles
  • 2023 – 164,563 miles
  • 2022 – 163,834 miles
  • 2021 – 162,069 miles
  • 2020 – 158,757 miles
  • 2019 – 154,324 miles
  • 2018 – 138,919 miles
  • 2017 – 131,992 miles
  • 2016 – 122,517 miles
  • 2015 – 115,246 miles
  • 2014 – 100,594 miles
  • 2013 – 84,800 miles
  • 2012 – 65,962 miles
  • 2011 – 47,531 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,360 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear 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))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and Rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 25 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,360 miles (+7,709)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    177,360 miles
    Test number
    780522679248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear 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))

  2. Pass169,651 miles (+5,088)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    169,651 miles
    Test number
    306393369204
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass164,563 miles (+729)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    164,563 miles
    Test number
    610881101231
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass163,834 miles (+22)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    163,834 miles
    Test number
    892834002589
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and Rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and suspension arms corroded

  5. Fail163,812 miles (+1,743)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,812 miles
    Test number
    723272992807
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and Rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and suspension arms corroded

  6. Pass162,069 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    162,069 miles
    Test number
    663245651556
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle fitted with undertrays

  7. Fail162,059 miles (+3,302)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,059 miles
    Test number
    875611625335
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle fitted with undertrays

  8. Pass158,757 miles (+4,433)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    158,757 miles
    Test number
    271962008454
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass154,324 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    154,324 miles
    Test number
    811524119710
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror cover damaged
    • AdvisoryNote/bonnet release mechanism deteriated and catch corroded

  10. Fail154,324 miles (+15,405)4 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,324 miles
    Test number
    887368826695
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror cover damaged
    • AdvisoryNote/bonnet release mechanism deteriated and catch corroded

  11. Pass138,919 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    138,919 miles
    Test number
    988836173894
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Fail138,918 miles (+6,926)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,918 miles
    Test number
    319378828968
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported centre exhaust sleeve broken (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass131,992 miles (+9,475)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    131,992 miles
    Test number
    148853860630
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost of two (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost of two (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing thin on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing thin on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass122,517 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    122,517 miles
    Test number
    498124384281
    • AdvisoryEngine water leak
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  15. Fail122,517 miles (+7,271)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,517 miles
    Test number
    734317763463
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine water leak
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  16. Pass115,246 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    115,246 miles
    Test number
    955835855012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slightly perished

  17. Fail115,246 miles (+14,652)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,246 miles
    Test number
    938325455000
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slightly perished

  18. Pass100,594 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    100,594 miles
    Test number
    486069954081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail100,594 miles (+15,794)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,594 miles
    Test number
    159398854400
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  20. Pass84,800 miles (+18,838)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    84,800 miles
    Test number
    196869343410
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass65,962 miles (+18,431)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    65,962 miles
    Test number
    329015842088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass47,531 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    47,531 miles
    Test number
    836306951010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V30 KLJ

Does V30 KLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V30 KLJ is valid until 28 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V30 KLJ?
The MOT on V30 KLJ is valid until 28 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V30 KLJ done?
V30 KLJ was recorded at 177,360 miles at its MOT on 29 Dec 2025, an average of 8,747 miles a year.
Has V30 KLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V30 KLJ has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on V30 KLJ 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 V30 KLJ find?
V30 KLJ passed its latest MOT on 29 Dec 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear, and 3 more.

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