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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2000 · 1,900 cc

C6 ABTMOT history

C6 ABT is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Jun 2000. Its MOT expired on 24 Jan 2024 and it has passed 18 of 32 MOT tests, with 234,067 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2023.

C6 ABT blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Jan 2024
Mileage
234,067 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2023
MOT tests
32
18 passed · 14 failed
Per year
6,297 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C6 ABT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
30 Jun 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

C6 ABT was last recorded at 234,067 miles on 17 Jan 2023, 2,798 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
231,269 miles · 13 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
2,798 miles
Average per year
6,297 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 234,067 miles
  • 2022 – 231,269 miles
  • 2021 – 227,451 miles
  • 2020 – 225,176 miles
  • 2019 – 218,497 miles
  • 2017 – 214,710 miles
  • 2016 – 210,113 miles
  • 2015 – 205,629 miles
  • 2014 – 199,316 miles
  • 2013 – 197,215 miles
  • 2012 – 194,693 miles
  • 2011 – 190,066 miles
  • 2010 – 182,978 miles
  • 2009 – 175,804 miles
  • 2008 – 165,415 miles
  • 2007 – 158,083 miles
  • 2006 – 151,258 miles
  • 2005 – 123,189 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass234,067 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

32 tests since 9 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass234,067 miles (+2,798)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    234,067 miles
    Test number
    436281242745
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  2. Pass231,269 miles (+8)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    231,269 miles
    Test number
    167308571109
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail231,261 miles (+3,810)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,261 miles
    Test number
    239650267390
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass227,451 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    227,451 miles
    Test number
    486819039817
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail227,451 miles (+2,275)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,451 miles
    Test number
    137708144997
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass225,176 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    225,176 miles
    Test number
    767274808179
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail225,176 miles (+6,679)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,176 miles
    Test number
    325369453084
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass218,497 miles (+3,787)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    218,497 miles
    Test number
    635287132595
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass214,710 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    214,710 miles
    Test number
    217311817478
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket missing exhaust still supported
    • AdvisoryOffside steering rack has slight wear/movement

  10. Fail214,710 miles (+4,597)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,710 miles
    Test number
    618450826215
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket missing exhaust still supported
    • AdvisoryOffside steering rack has slight wear/movement

  11. Pass210,113 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    210,113 miles
    Test number
    722375613213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail210,113 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,113 miles
    Test number
    900279940750
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Fail210,113 miles (+4,484)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,113 miles
    Test number
    409552238761
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass205,629 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    205,629 miles
    Test number
    707553241657
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySlight binding offside rear brake
    • AdvisorySlight wear in both front anti roll bar linkages
    • AdvisorySlight wear/movement offside inner rack end

  15. Fail205,629 miles (+6,313)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,629 miles
    Test number
    674305024913
    • DangerousNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySlight binding offside rear brake
    • AdvisorySlight wear in both front anti roll bar linkages
    • AdvisorySlight wear/movement offside inner rack end

  16. Pass199,316 miles (+2,084)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    199,316 miles
    Test number
    439422784232
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCentre exhaust mounting missing exhaust system still supported

  17. Pass197,232 miles (+17)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    197,232 miles
    Test number
    577470614085
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight corrosion rear brake discs
    • NoteSlight oil leak sump plug and sump area

  18. Fail197,215 miles (+2,522)4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,215 miles
    Test number
    688654583214
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mounting is missing exhaust system is still secure
    • NoteOffside rear tyre edge starting to wear
    • NoteSlight binding rear brakes

  19. Pass194,693 miles (+4,627)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    194,693 miles
    Test number
    669093782253
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass190,066 miles (+7,088)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    190,066 miles
    Test number
    377346171243
    • NoteBoth rear discs and pads

  21. Pass182,978 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    182,978 miles
    Test number
    372768050460
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail182,978 miles (+7,174)6 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,978 miles
    Test number
    673728150234
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/S HEADLAMP INSECURE

  23. Pass175,804 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    175,804 miles
    Test number
    583339219227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail175,803 miles (+10,388)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,803 miles
    Test number
    922466819247
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  25. Pass165,415 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    165,415 miles
    Test number
    881752928266
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  26. Fail165,413 miles (+7,330)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,413 miles
    Test number
    380782328487
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteExhaust Emissions not carried out due to exhaust leak. To be carried out at re- test

  27. Pass158,083 miles (+6,825)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    158,083 miles
    Test number
    890468257249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass151,258 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    151,258 miles
    Test number
    203900176208
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAirbag light on

  29. Fail151,258 miles (+18)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,258 miles
    Test number
    640020276221
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAirbag light on

  30. Fail151,240 miles (+190)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,240 miles
    Test number
    331038956497
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  31. Fail151,050 miles (+27,861)8 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,050 miles
    Test number
    982325616219
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAdvise air bag light staying on

  32. Pass123,189 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    123,189 miles
    Test number
    862080265162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C6 ABT

Does C6 ABT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C6 ABT expired on 24 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C6 ABT?
The MOT on C6 ABT expired on 24 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C6 ABT done?
C6 ABT was recorded at 234,067 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2023, an average of 6,297 miles a year.
Has C6 ABT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C6 ABT has failed 14 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on C6 ABT 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 C6 ABT find?
C6 ABT passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2023 with 6 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged; nearside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn, and 3 more.

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