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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1991 · 1,781 cc

J6 SKBMOT history

J6 SKB is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Dec 1991. Its MOT expired on 8 Sept 2024 and it has passed 7 of 11 MOT tests, with 98,611 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2023.

J6 SKB black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Sept 2024
Mileage
98,611 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2023
MOT tests
11
7 passed · 4 failed
Per year
331 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J6 SKB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
24 Dec 1991
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

J6 SKB was last recorded at 98,611 miles on 9 Sept 2023, 143 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 May 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,468 miles · 25 May 2021
Between the last two tests
143 miles
Average per year
331 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 98,611 miles
  • 2021 – 98,468 miles
  • 2020 – 98,151 miles
  • 2019 – 98,122 miles
  • 2017 – 98,057 miles
  • 2015 – 96,999 miles
  • 2007 – 94,154 miles
  • 2005 – 92,635 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,611 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

11 tests since 20 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,611 miles (+143)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    98,611 miles
    Test number
    874784393595
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass98,468 miles (+317)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2022
    Odometer
    98,468 miles
    Test number
    927392879556
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  3. Pass98,151 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2021
    Odometer
    98,151 miles
    Test number
    340856672656
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
  4. Fail98,151 miles (+29)1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,151 miles
    Test number
    854793905608
    • Repaired at testAll direction indicators not working all on o/s of vehicle (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
  5. Fail98,122 miles (+65)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,122 miles
    Test number
    132827837029
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both rear brake pipes corroded/ o/s burst on test (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning power steering belt excessively worn and loose steering notchy (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRoad wheel fixing missing wheel nuts missing of each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise brake pipe burst on test o/s/r veichle should not be driven on public highways limited braking effort dangerous
    • AdvisoryAdvise oil leak
  6. Pass98,057 miles (+1,058)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    98,057 miles
    Test number
    742768619077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass96,999 miles (+2,845)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    96,999 miles
    Test number
    835125125268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteAll under bodyhas slight corrosion
    • NoteThis vehicle has modified suspension all round
  8. Pass94,154 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    94,154 miles
    Test number
    213506167171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  9. Fail94,154 miles (+1,519)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,154 miles
    Test number
    501475567181
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  10. Pass92,635 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    92,635 miles
    Test number
    700815235221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail92,635 miles3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,635 miles
    Test number
    902972135280
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about J6 SKB

Does J6 SKB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J6 SKB expired on 8 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J6 SKB?
The MOT on J6 SKB expired on 8 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J6 SKB done?
J6 SKB was recorded at 98,611 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2023, an average of 331 miles a year.
Has J6 SKB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J6 SKB has failed 4 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2020.
Has the mileage on J6 SKB 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 J6 SKB find?
J6 SKB passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2023 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush.

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