
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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))
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
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
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
Pass98,057 miles (+1,058)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 98,057 miles
- Test number
- 742768619077
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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)
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)
Pass92,635 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2006
- Odometer
- 92,635 miles
- Test number
- 700815235221
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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