Volkswagen Golf
White · Petrol · 1985 · 1,984 cc
C6 DWNMOT history
C6 DWN is a white petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Aug 1985. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 150,886 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 150,886 mi
- At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,735 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- C6 DWN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1985
- First used
- 19 Aug 1985
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
C6 DWN was last recorded at 150,886 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 97 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 7 Mar 2007: 3,746 miles, lower than 33,683 miles on 22 Feb 2006.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 150,789 miles · 12 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 97 miles
- Average per year
- 5,735 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 150,886 miles
- 2025 – 150,789 miles
- 2024 – 150,454 miles
- 2022 – 149,657 miles
- 2021 – 146,871 miles
- 2019 – 146,712 miles
- 2018 – 144,046 miles
- 2017 – 142,953 miles
- 2016 – 138,975 miles
- 2015 – 130,927 miles
- 2013 – 126,267 miles
- 2011 – 117,375 miles
- 2010 – 94,098 miles
- 2009 – 4,273 miles
- 2008 – 4,023 miles
- 2007 – 3,746 miles
- 2006 – 33,683 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass150,886 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010
Full MOT history
22 tests since 22 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass150,886 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 150,886 miles
- Test number
- 995404993376
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail150,886 miles (+97)5 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,886 miles
- Test number
- 888206212807
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass150,789 miles (+147)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 150,789 miles
- Test number
- 852659798489
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail150,642 miles (+188)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,642 miles
- Test number
- 892363962538
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass150,454 miles (+797)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 150,454 miles
- Test number
- 920983608825
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass149,657 miles (+2,786)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 149,657 miles
- Test number
- 133911276315
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass146,871 miles (+159)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2022
- Odometer
- 146,871 miles
- Test number
- 369067584990
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass146,712 miles (+2,666)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 146,712 miles
- Test number
- 474186985420
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,046 miles (+1,093)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 144,046 miles
- Test number
- 494233199604
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass142,953 miles (+3,978)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 142,953 miles
- Test number
- 127807837038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,975 miles (+8,048)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 138,975 miles
- Test number
- 280004913021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass130,927 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 130,927 miles
- Test number
- 506362875046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail130,927 miles (+4,660)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,927 miles
- Test number
- 849512075003
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass126,267 miles (+8,892)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 126,267 miles
- Test number
- 568469753223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,375 miles (+378)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 117,375 miles
- Test number
- 295533561007
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- NoteBoth front and n/s/r tyres wearing on edges
- NoteRear box exhaust rubbers slightly deteriorated
- NoteSlight oil leak around gearbox area
Fail116,997 miles (+22,899)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,997 miles
- Test number
- 996497451099
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- NoteBoth front and n/s/r tyres wearing on edges
- NoteRear box exhaust rubbers slightly deteriorated
- NoteSlight oil leak around gearbox area
Pass94,098 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 94,098 miles
- Test number
- 130705260073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,098 miles (+89,825)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,098 miles
- Test number
- 410612160087
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Pass4,273 miles (+250)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 4,273 miles
- Test number
- 114644569033
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass4,023 miles (+277)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 4,023 miles
- Test number
- 892485068024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass3,746 miles (-29,937)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 3,746 miles
- Test number
- 652586867021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,683 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 33,683 miles
- Test number
- 651183656092
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about C6 DWN
- Does C6 DWN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C6 DWN is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on C6 DWN?
- The MOT on C6 DWN is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has C6 DWN done?
- C6 DWN was recorded at 150,886 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 5,735 miles a year.
- Has C6 DWN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. C6 DWN has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on C6 DWN ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Mar 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on C6 DWN find?
- C6 DWN passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: front anti-roll bar mounting modified but not seriously weakened; nearside headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output; offside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 1 more.
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