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Volkswagen Golf

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

L6 ECSMOT history

L6 ECS is a white petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 56,676 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

L6 ECS white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Mar 2027
Mileage
56,676 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,488 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 ECS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
8 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 ECS was last recorded at 56,676 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 3,695 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
52,981 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,695 miles
Average per year
3,488 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,676 miles
  • 2025 – 52,981 miles
  • 2024 – 49,355 miles
  • 2023 – 46,002 miles
  • 2022 – 43,365 miles
  • 2021 – 39,551 miles
  • 2020 – 37,008 miles
  • 2019 – 34,084 miles
  • 2018 – 30,676 miles
  • 2016 – 27,002 miles
  • 2015 – 23,037 miles
  • 2014 – 17,609 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,676 miles
  • MinorTyre obviously under inflated all (5.2.3 (l))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD! on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre leaking & tyre not fitted in accordance with sidewall (inside on outside
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked & perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

13 tests since 19 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,676 miles (+3,695)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    56,676 miles
    Test number
    245789054718
    • MinorTyre obviously under inflated all (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD! on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre leaking & tyre not fitted in accordance with sidewall (inside on outside
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked & perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass52,981 miles (+3,626)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    52,981 miles
    Test number
    350430460003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracked & perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass49,355 miles (+3,353)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    49,355 miles
    Test number
    950792545264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished and have small cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass46,002 miles (+2,637)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    46,002 miles
    Test number
    202059792536
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass43,365 miles (+3,814)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    43,365 miles
    Test number
    236022604641
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  6. Pass39,551 miles (+2,543)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    39,551 miles
    Test number
    397269900142
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  7. Pass37,008 miles (+2,924)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    37,008 miles
    Test number
    302360817251
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass34,084 miles (+3,408)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    34,084 miles
    Test number
    362717803731
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass30,676 miles (+3,674)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    30,676 miles
    Test number
    374142202971
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Pass27,002 miles (+3,965)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    27,002 miles
    Test number
    831893414603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass23,037 miles (+5,428)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    23,037 miles
    Test number
    664961857697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass17,609 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    17,609 miles
    Test number
    167703154327
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail17,609 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,609 miles
    Test number
    277673354354
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about L6 ECS

Does L6 ECS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 ECS is valid until 28 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L6 ECS?
The MOT on L6 ECS is valid until 28 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L6 ECS done?
L6 ECS was recorded at 56,676 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 3,488 miles a year.
Has L6 ECS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 ECS has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2014.
Has the mileage on L6 ECS 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 L6 ECS find?
L6 ECS passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: tyre obviously under inflated all; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald! on both edges; nearside rear nail in tyre leaking & tyre not fitted in accordance with sidewall (inside on outside, and 2 more.

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