Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc
C6 SMRMOT history
C6 SMR is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 22 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 135,448 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 135,448 mi
- At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 16 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 7,038 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- C6 SMR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 24 Apr 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
C6 SMR was last recorded at 135,448 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 35 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 135,413 miles · 27 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 35 miles
- Average per year
- 7,038 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 135,448 miles
- 2025 – 132,997 miles
- 2024 – 127,645 miles
- 2023 – 124,107 miles
- 2022 – 119,671 miles
- 2021 – 115,769 miles
- 2020 – 112,664 miles
- 2019 – 105,212 miles
- 2018 – 97,794 miles
- 2017 – 89,293 miles
- 2016 – 80,406 miles
- 2015 – 72,367 miles
- 2014 – 62,674 miles
- 2013 – 53,122 miles
- 2012 – 41,888 miles
- 2011 – 30,610 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass135,448 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
20 tests since 2 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass135,448 miles (+35)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 135,448 miles
- Test number
- 981759557277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail135,413 miles (+2,416)6 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,413 miles
- Test number
- 120393271787
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door step and hinge. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass132,997 miles (+5,352)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 132,997 miles
- Test number
- 901265037865
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass127,645 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 127,645 miles
- Test number
- 770793309634
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail127,645 miles (+3,538)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,645 miles
- Test number
- 455767577559
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass124,107 miles (+71)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 124,107 miles
- Test number
- 958698565872
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail124,036 miles (+4,365)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,036 miles
- Test number
- 839998037879
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass119,671 miles (+13)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 119,671 miles
- Test number
- 976554268888
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryCovers under car
Fail119,658 miles (+3,889)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,658 miles
- Test number
- 775640465732
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass115,769 miles (+3,105)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 115,769 miles
- Test number
- 276927224241
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Pass112,664 miles (+7,452)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 112,664 miles
- Test number
- 884321772820
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass105,212 miles (+7,418)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 105,212 miles
- Test number
- 638902950420
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass97,794 miles (+8,501)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 97,794 miles
- Test number
- 806203210055
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass89,293 miles (+8,887)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 89,293 miles
- Test number
- 583495850939
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass80,406 miles (+8,039)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 80,406 miles
- Test number
- 438210522601
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,367 miles (+9,693)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2016
- Odometer
- 72,367 miles
- Test number
- 128064215173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,674 miles (+9,552)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2015
- Odometer
- 62,674 miles
- Test number
- 235975214163
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryTyre 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
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass53,122 miles (+11,234)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2014
- Odometer
- 53,122 miles
- Test number
- 138443423169
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass41,888 miles (+11,278)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 41,888 miles
- Test number
- 635160612176
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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
Pass30,610 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 30,610 miles
- Test number
- 136312791432
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about C6 SMR
- Does C6 SMR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C6 SMR is valid until 22 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on C6 SMR?
- The MOT on C6 SMR is valid until 22 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 SMR done?
- C6 SMR was recorded at 135,448 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 7,038 miles a year.
- Has C6 SMR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. C6 SMR has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on C6 SMR 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 SMR find?
- C6 SMR passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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