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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

C6 PAWMOT history

C6 PAW is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 89,156 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

C6 PAW silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Feb 2027
Mileage
89,156 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,143 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C6 PAW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C6 PAW was last recorded at 89,156 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 3,539 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,617 miles · 17 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,539 miles
Average per year
4,143 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,156 miles
  • 2025 – 85,617 miles
  • 2024 – 81,619 miles
  • 2023 – 78,308 miles
  • 2022 – 75,491 miles
  • 2021 – 73,667 miles
  • 2020 – 72,408 miles
  • 2019 – 68,884 miles
  • 2018 – 63,516 miles
  • 2017 – 59,018 miles
  • 2016 – 52,618 miles
  • 2015 – 46,482 miles
  • 2014 – 39,326 miles
  • 2013 – 33,739 miles
  • 2012 – 28,515 miles
  • 2010 – 24,947 miles
  • 2008 – 18,399 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,156 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Small cut (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 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.

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight wear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 50% worn

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 23 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,156 miles (+3,539)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    89,156 miles
    Test number
    166733299417
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Small cut (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass85,617 miles (+1)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    85,617 miles
    Test number
    876960946106
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flex pipe corroded/weak (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under sill corroded/weak (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low/outer wall small cut (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail85,616 miles (+3,997)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,616 miles
    Test number
    315762999975
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flex pipe corroded/weak (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under sill corroded/weak (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low/outer wall small cut (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass81,619 miles (+3,311)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    81,619 miles
    Test number
    219171445185
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe/cat (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s outer sill weak and corroded

  5. Pass78,308 miles (+2,817)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    78,308 miles
    Test number
    306836927794
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 60% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass75,491 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    75,491 miles
    Test number
    980657199419
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Fail75,490 miles (+1,823)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,490 miles
    Test number
    361997042270
    • MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass73,667 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    73,667 miles
    Test number
    815013903217
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Fail73,667 miles (+1,259)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,667 miles
    Test number
    537204295119
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass72,408 miles (+3,524)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    72,408 miles
    Test number
    461100495312
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryN/s sill weak and corroded slightly
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield adrift

  11. Pass68,884 miles (+3)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    68,884 miles
    Test number
    414347466713
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inside edges

  12. Fail68,881 miles (+5,365)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,881 miles
    Test number
    434119216450
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inside edges

  13. Pass63,516 miles (+4,498)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    63,516 miles
    Test number
    628056738353
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre sidewall damaged

  14. Pass59,018 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    59,018 miles
    Test number
    153851858518
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryRear tyres sidewall perished

  15. Fail59,018 miles (+6,400)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,018 miles
    Test number
    117486461129
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryRear tyres sidewall perished

  16. Pass52,618 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    52,618 miles
    Test number
    874817569003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail52,617 miles (+6,135)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,617 miles
    Test number
    803756022182
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass46,482 miles (+7,156)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    46,482 miles
    Test number
    158062045023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass39,326 miles (+5,587)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    39,326 miles
    Test number
    119204114483
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

  20. Pass33,739 miles (+5,224)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    33,739 miles
    Test number
    716445213061
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass28,515 miles (+3,568)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    28,515 miles
    Test number
    427017912054
    • NoteO/s/f tyre perishing/cracking tread
    • NoteRear reg plate slight obstruction on plate / paint spray

  22. Fail24,947 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,947 miles
    Test number
    231986350388
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass24,947 miles (+3,453)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    24,947 miles
    Test number
    280966750313
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass21,494 miles (+3,095)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    21,494 miles
    Test number
    862896110018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass18,399 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    18,399 miles
    Test number
    461088358320
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing low

Questions about C6 PAW

Does C6 PAW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C6 PAW is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on C6 PAW?
The MOT on C6 PAW is valid until 16 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C6 PAW done?
C6 PAW was recorded at 89,156 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 4,143 miles a year.
Has C6 PAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C6 PAW has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on C6 PAW 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 PAW find?
C6 PAW passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security; offside front suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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