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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,968 cc

C6 EYPMOT history

C6 EYP is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 175,275 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

C6 EYP black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jan 2027
Mileage
175,275 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,293 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C6 EYP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
13 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C6 EYP was last recorded at 175,275 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,271 miles · 6 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
9,293 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 175,275 miles
  • 2025 – 167,081 miles
  • 2024 – 167,069 miles
  • 2023 – 156,353 miles
  • 2022 – 141,440 miles
  • 2021 – 127,688 miles
  • 2020 – 111,345 miles
  • 2019 – 105,813 miles
  • 2018 – 98,173 miles
  • 2017 – 90,712 miles
  • 2016 – 82,916 miles
  • 2015 – 76,065 miles
  • 2014 – 70,432 miles
  • 2013 – 63,255 miles
  • 2012 – 53,566 miles
  • 2011 – 44,407 miles
  • 2010 – 34,609 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,275 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Mil light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 20 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,275 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    175,275 miles
    Test number
    837775147654
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  2. Fail175,271 miles (+8,190)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,271 miles
    Test number
    644081016129
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  3. Pass167,081 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    167,081 miles
    Test number
    968408836262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail167,069 miles (+10,716)3 dangerous8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,069 miles
    Test number
    307717472918
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  5. Pass156,353 miles (+186)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    156,353 miles
    Test number
    782662724178
    • AdvisoryMil light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail156,167 miles (+14,727)7 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,167 miles
    Test number
    284564004023
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also worn on inner edge, & slightly cracked & perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also bald on inner edge, slightly cracked & perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryMil light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass141,440 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    141,440 miles
    Test number
    701491891392
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail141,437 miles (+13,749)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,437 miles
    Test number
    897505215925
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system flexi to caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass127,688 miles (+16,343)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    127,688 miles
    Test number
    550577701285
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  10. Pass111,345 miles (+5,532)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    111,345 miles
    Test number
    330702332081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass105,813 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    105,813 miles
    Test number
    288051261973
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn low
  12. Fail105,813 miles (+7,640)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,813 miles
    Test number
    684098047448
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. Pass98,173 miles (+7,461)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    98,173 miles
    Test number
    240397235618
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front cv boot damaged but preventing ingress
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass90,712 miles (+7,796)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    90,712 miles
    Test number
    804264182388
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  15. Pass82,916 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    82,916 miles
    Test number
    898962497259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  16. Fail82,916 miles (+6,851)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,916 miles
    Test number
    430046387878
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  17. Pass76,065 miles (+5,633)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    76,065 miles
    Test number
    385902125278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  18. Pass70,432 miles (+7,177)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    70,432 miles
    Test number
    417656024250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass63,255 miles (+9,689)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    63,255 miles
    Test number
    298197623315
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
  20. Pass53,566 miles (+9,159)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    53,566 miles
    Test number
    696808722349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,407 miles (+9,798)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    44,407 miles
    Test number
    438037721324
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  22. Pass34,609 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    34,609 miles
    Test number
    824554620370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C6 EYP

Does C6 EYP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C6 EYP is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on C6 EYP?
The MOT on C6 EYP is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C6 EYP done?
C6 EYP was recorded at 175,275 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 9,293 miles a year.
Has C6 EYP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C6 EYP has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on C6 EYP 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 EYP find?
C6 EYP passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; offside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect.

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