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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.

C6 BVW red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass139,308 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • 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.

  1. Pass139,308 miles (+2,197)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    139,308 miles
    Test number
    993076522188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass137,111 miles (+889)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    137,111 miles
    Test number
    875614972564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass136,222 miles (+192)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    136,222 miles
    Test number
    757474387534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass136,030 miles (+427)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    136,030 miles
    Test number
    786132453395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass135,603 miles (+226)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    135,603 miles
    Test number
    575539655103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass135,377 miles (+408)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    135,377 miles
    Test number
    547085704145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass134,969 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    134,969 miles
    Test number
    389632253122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. 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
  9. Pass134,779 miles (+212)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    134,779 miles
    Test number
    329768602160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. 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.
  11. Pass133,639 miles (+1,706)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    133,639 miles
    Test number
    520250800145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass131,933 miles (+2,590)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    131,933 miles
    Test number
    132053789008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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)
  14. Pass126,556 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    126,556 miles
    Test number
    544718216389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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)
  16. 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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