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Volkswagen Golf

White · Petrol · 1990 · 1,781 cc

C6 TJFMOT history

C6 TJF is a white petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Aug 1990. Its MOT is valid until 4 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 119,241 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

C6 TJF white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Apr 2027
Mileage
119,241 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
914 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C6 TJF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1990
First used
4 Aug 1990
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C6 TJF was last recorded at 119,241 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Sept 2012: 86,352 miles, lower than 108,020 miles on 24 Jan 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
119,241 miles · 18 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
914 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,241 miles
  • 2025 – 119,145 miles
  • 2023 – 118,823 miles
  • 2022 – 116,627 miles
  • 2021 – 114,875 miles
  • 2019 – 114,713 miles
  • 2018 – 114,486 miles
  • 2017 – 113,748 miles
  • 2016 – 112,802 miles
  • 2015 – 111,286 miles
  • 2014 – 86,591 miles
  • 2012 – 86,352 miles
  • 2011 – 108,020 miles
  • 2009 – 107,075 miles
  • 2007 – 102,606 miles
  • 2006 – 101,057 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,241 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front pipes (1.1.11 (c))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 Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexie

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexie

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 4 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,241 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    119,241 miles
    Test number
    154426149406
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail119,241 miles (+96)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,241 miles
    Test number
    484608139393
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass119,145 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    119,145 miles
    Test number
    992582258596
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail119,140 miles (+317)3 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,140 miles
    Test number
    650478225100
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass118,823 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    118,823 miles
    Test number
    160151287913
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexie (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexie (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail118,820 miles (+2,193)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,820 miles
    Test number
    574661811908
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexie (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexie (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass116,627 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2023
    Odometer
    116,627 miles
    Test number
    298458523354
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Fluid leak, but not excessive COOLANT DRIPPING FORM ENGINE / RADIATOR. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust noisy Alternative rear silencer fitted. (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill closing panel corroded and holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Fail116,627 miles (+1,752)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,627 miles
    Test number
    402819671585
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Securing clips loose. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure Mounting bracket on lower suspension arm loose, fixing nut is nut tighten through to self locking device (nyloc) (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Securing clips loose. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Fuel tank leaking Leaking form previous repair to filler neck. (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Fluid leak, but not excessive COOLANT DRIPPING FORM ENGINE / RADIATOR. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Inner Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mounting broken. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking by joint to rear silencer, (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust noisy Alternative rear silencer fitted. (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass114,875 miles (+162)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    114,875 miles
    Test number
    802780191945
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass114,713 miles (+227)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    114,713 miles
    Test number
    834405538480
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced not affecting braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear inner sills covered in sealant
    • AdvisoryUndercarriage washed prior to presentation

  11. Pass114,486 miles (+738)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    114,486 miles
    Test number
    791343391666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass113,748 miles (+946)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    113,748 miles
    Test number
    331570746781
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner sill areas corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner sill areas corroding
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine area

  13. Pass112,802 miles (+26)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    112,802 miles
    Test number
    469911037947
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front inner anti roll bar mountings distorted
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp beam image slightly weak
    • AdvisoryNsf outer drive shaft boot slightly loose on shaft
    • AdvisoryOsf seat loose on retaining mechanism but secures seat
    • AdvisorySlight movement in steering rack mountings
    • AdvisorySlight play osr wheel brg
    • AdvisoryWiper blades deteriorated

  14. Fail112,776 miles (+1,490)1 dangerous3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,776 miles
    Test number
    641140628457
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust blow centre section to rear box joint
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp beam imaage slightly weak
    • AdvisoryNsf anti roll bar d-link partially adrift
    • AdvisoryNsf inner cv boot loose
    • AdvisoryOsf saet movement in locking mechanism
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack mountings
    • AdvisoryWiper blades starting to tear

  15. Pass111,286 miles (+24,695)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    111,286 miles
    Test number
    989979715035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass86,591 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    86,591 miles
    Test number
    306297304000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail86,591 miles (+239)2 repaired5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,591 miles
    Test number
    396377904097
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass86,352 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    86,352 miles
    Test number
    287307942217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail86,352 miles (-21,668)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,352 miles
    Test number
    555217042249
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureSteering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

  20. Pass108,020 miles (+945)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    108,020 miles
    Test number
    998574721091
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteO/S COOLANT RADIATOR HAS PRESSURE LEAK AND WATER LEAK.

  21. Pass107,075 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    107,075 miles
    Test number
    653219639174
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front anti roll bar D bushes have slight play due to brackets being bent
    • NoteBoth inner sills corroded
    • NoteBoth outer sills corroded
    • NoteN/s/f floor corroded

  22. Fail107,075 miles (+4,469)6 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,075 miles
    Test number
    640365129136
    • FailureBrake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteBoth rear inner sills corroded
    • NoteN/s/f floor corroded
    • NoteO/s/f metal brake pipe corroded
    • NoteOuter sills corroded

  23. Pass102,606 miles (+1,549)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2008
    Odometer
    102,606 miles
    Test number
    843534647178
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  24. Pass101,057 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2007
    Odometer
    101,057 miles
    Test number
    673024426161
    • NoteAdvanced corrosion rear end pans

Questions about C6 TJF

Does C6 TJF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C6 TJF is valid until 4 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on C6 TJF?
The MOT on C6 TJF is valid until 4 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C6 TJF done?
C6 TJF was recorded at 119,241 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 914 miles a year.
Has C6 TJF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C6 TJF has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on C6 TJF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Sept 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on C6 TJF find?
C6 TJF passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes.

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