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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 1985 · 1,595 cc

C6 OLFMOT history

C6 OLF is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 1985. Its MOT expired on 28 Apr 2025 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 154,910 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

C6 OLF red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Apr 2025
Mileage
154,910 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2024
MOT tests
8
6 passed · 2 failed
Per year
337 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C6 OLF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
1985
First used
31 Dec 1985
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

C6 OLF was last recorded at 154,910 miles on 29 Apr 2024, 46 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,864 miles · 3 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
46 miles
Average per year
337 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 154,910 miles
  • 2023 – 154,864 miles
  • 2022 – 154,394 miles
  • 2021 – 154,118 miles
  • 2020 – 153,752 miles
  • 2019 – 153,200 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,910 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

8 tests since 13 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,910 miles (+46)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    154,910 miles
    Test number
    260824136059
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass154,864 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    154,864 miles
    Test number
    267449816117
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Fail154,864 miles (+470)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,864 miles
    Test number
    885906545534
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Pass154,394 miles (+276)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    154,394 miles
    Test number
    679629421985
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass154,118 miles (+366)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    154,118 miles
    Test number
    336824943952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass153,752 miles (+552)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    153,752 miles
    Test number
    623571452528
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass153,200 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    153,200 miles
    Test number
    983352083384
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded

  8. Fail153,180 miles1 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,180 miles
    Test number
    833885971251
    • DangerousRear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel N/S AND O/S (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded

Questions about C6 OLF

Does C6 OLF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C6 OLF expired on 28 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C6 OLF?
The MOT on C6 OLF expired on 28 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C6 OLF done?
C6 OLF was recorded at 154,910 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2024, an average of 337 miles a year.
Has C6 OLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C6 OLF has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on C6 OLF 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 OLF find?
C6 OLF passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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