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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc

X30 SYDMOT history

X30 SYD is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 7 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 130,297 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

X30 SYD silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Mar 2027
Mileage
130,297 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,419 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X30 SYD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
16 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X30 SYD was last recorded at 130,297 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 4,166 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,131 miles · 5 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,166 miles
Average per year
5,419 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,297 miles
  • 2025 – 126,131 miles
  • 2024 – 122,281 miles
  • 2023 – 118,245 miles
  • 2022 – 110,965 miles
  • 2021 – 102,053 miles
  • 2020 – 94,223 miles
  • 2019 – 91,886 miles
  • 2017 – 87,992 miles
  • 2016 – 83,486 miles
  • 2015 – 78,891 miles
  • 2014 – 73,164 miles
  • 2013 – 62,929 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,297 miles
  • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

19 tests since 14 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,297 miles (+4,166)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    130,297 miles
    Test number
    756511693979
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass126,131 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    126,131 miles
    Test number
    131030094959
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail126,131 miles (+3,850)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,131 miles
    Test number
    785692390784
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass122,281 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    122,281 miles
    Test number
    365274685464
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail122,281 miles (+4,036)4 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,281 miles
    Test number
    125164200717
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested lowered coil spring broken unable to get into brake tester (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass118,245 miles (+7,280)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    118,245 miles
    Test number
    769900310751
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass110,965 miles (+1)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    110,965 miles
    Test number
    986164545697
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail110,964 miles (+8,911)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,964 miles
    Test number
    970621284384
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass102,053 miles (+7,830)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    102,053 miles
    Test number
    633442822839
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass94,223 miles (+2,337)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    94,223 miles
    Test number
    628956164375
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass91,886 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    91,886 miles
    Test number
    286506721649
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail91,886 miles (+3,894)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,886 miles
    Test number
    660057469483
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass87,992 miles (+4,506)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    87,992 miles
    Test number
    208757550256
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass83,486 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    83,486 miles
    Test number
    457954095396
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and engine covers fitted.emissions not detected.

  15. Fail83,484 miles (+4,593)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,484 miles
    Test number
    792004926548
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and engine covers fitted.emissions not detected.

  16. Pass78,891 miles (+5,727)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    78,891 miles
    Test number
    491579191411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass73,164 miles (+10,235)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    73,164 miles
    Test number
    576500874215
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass62,929 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    62,929 miles
    Test number
    749847953239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail62,929 miles1 dangerous4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,929 miles
    Test number
    456387453201
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about X30 SYD

Does X30 SYD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X30 SYD is valid until 7 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on X30 SYD?
The MOT on X30 SYD is valid until 7 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X30 SYD done?
X30 SYD was recorded at 130,297 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 5,419 miles a year.
Has X30 SYD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X30 SYD has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on X30 SYD 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 X30 SYD find?
X30 SYD passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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