
Volkswagen Golf
Red · Petrol · 1992 · 1,781 cc
C6 BVWMOT history
C6 BVW is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Dec 1992. Its MOT expired on 20 Sept 2023 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 139,308 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 Sept 2023
- Mileage
- 139,308 mi
- At MOT on 21 Sept 2022
- MOT tests
- 16
- 14 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 1,178 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- C6 BVW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,781 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1992
- First used
- 30 Dec 1992
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 20 Sept 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Sept 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
C6 BVW was last recorded at 139,308 miles on 21 Sept 2022, 2,197 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2019.
- Previous MOT
- 137,111 miles · 5 Apr 2019
- Between the last two tests
- 2,197 miles
- Average per year
- 1,178 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 139,308 miles
- 2019 – 137,111 miles
- 2018 – 136,222 miles
- 2017 – 136,030 miles
- 2015 – 135,603 miles
- 2014 – 135,377 miles
- 2013 – 134,969 miles
- 2012 – 134,779 miles
- 2011 – 134,567 miles
- 2010 – 133,639 miles
- 2009 – 131,933 miles
- 2008 – 129,343 miles
- 2006 – 126,556 miles
- 2005 – 119,443 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2008
Full MOT history
16 tests since 12 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass139,308 miles (+2,197)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 139,308 miles
- Test number
- 993076522188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,111 miles (+889)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 137,111 miles
- Test number
- 875614972564
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,222 miles (+192)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 136,222 miles
- Test number
- 757474387534
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,030 miles (+427)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 136,030 miles
- Test number
- 786132453395
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,603 miles (+226)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 135,603 miles
- Test number
- 575539655103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,377 miles (+408)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 135,377 miles
- Test number
- 547085704145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass134,969 miles (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2014
- Odometer
- 134,969 miles
- Test number
- 389632253122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail134,956 miles (+177)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,956 miles
- Test number
- 808658333196
- FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteSlight play in both rear wheel bearings
Pass134,779 miles (+212)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 134,779 miles
- Test number
- 329768602160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass134,567 miles (+928)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 134,567 miles
- Test number
- 238633901494
- NoteDampnes around fuel filler neck at fuel tank strong smell of petrol. no leak found at time of test.
- NoteRear brakes imbalanced
- NoteSlightly low eforts to offside rear service and parking brakes.
Pass133,639 miles (+1,706)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 133,639 miles
- Test number
- 520250800145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,933 miles (+2,590)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 131,933 miles
- Test number
- 132053789008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,343 miles (+2,787)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 129,343 miles
- Test number
- 304963898042
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass126,556 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 126,556 miles
- Test number
- 544718216389
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail126,556 miles (+7,113)6 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,556 miles
- Test number
- 450604116319
- FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureSteering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Pass119,443 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 119,443 miles
- Test number
- 262216515330
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteSlight wear in steerin g rack
Questions about C6 BVW
- Does C6 BVW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on C6 BVW expired on 20 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on C6 BVW?
- The MOT on C6 BVW expired on 20 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has C6 BVW done?
- C6 BVW was recorded at 139,308 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2022, an average of 1,178 miles a year.
- Has C6 BVW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. C6 BVW has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2013.
- Has the mileage on C6 BVW 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 BVW find?
- C6 BVW passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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