Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 2,000 cc
L6 EGEMOT history
L6 EGE is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Aug 2005. Its MOT is valid until 24 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 165,334 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 165,334 mi
- At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 20 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,116 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L6 EGE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,000 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 5 Aug 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L6 EGE was last recorded at 165,334 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 12,867 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 8 Sept 2008: 33,624 miles, lower than 36,618 miles on 29 Aug 2008.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 152,467 miles · 9 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 12,867 miles
- Average per year
- 7,116 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 165,334 miles
- 2025 – 152,467 miles
- 2024 – 137,292 miles
- 2023 – 129,733 miles
- 2022 – 123,794 miles
- 2021 – 118,780 miles
- 2020 – 114,445 miles
- 2019 – 109,569 miles
- 2018 – 102,186 miles
- 2017 – 95,954 miles
- 2016 – 88,967 miles
- 2015 – 85,637 miles
- 2014 – 81,023 miles
- 2013 – 73,024 miles
- 2012 – 63,365 miles
- 2011 – 57,136 miles
- 2010 – 50,585 miles
- 2009 – 46,805 miles
- 2008 – 33,624 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass165,334 miles
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (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.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front strut top mount bearing slightly worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
25 tests since 29 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass165,334 miles (+12,867)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 165,334 miles
- Test number
- 329860046002
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Pass152,467 miles (+15,175)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 152,467 miles
- Test number
- 114744337291
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass137,292 miles (+41)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 137,292 miles
- Test number
- 640049098826
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail137,251 miles (+7,518)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,251 miles
- Test number
- 995593934149
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass129,733 miles (+5,939)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 129,733 miles
- Test number
- 537875553149
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass123,794 miles (+5,014)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 123,794 miles
- Test number
- 683163864850
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust silencer casing and pipe to rear silencer deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass118,780 miles (+4,335)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 118,780 miles
- Test number
- 269450129738
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe cracked after centre silence (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn smooth on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass114,445 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 114,445 miles
- Test number
- 812335147543
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,430 miles (+4,861)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,430 miles
- Test number
- 454309097267
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Pass109,569 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 109,569 miles
- Test number
- 507055418445
- AdvisoryNearside Front strut top mount bearing slightly worn
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail109,569 miles (+7,383)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,569 miles
- Test number
- 780982051895
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front strut top mount bearing slightly worn
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass102,186 miles (+6,232)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 102,186 miles
- Test number
- 106016531373
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass95,954 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 95,954 miles
- Test number
- 605715861197
- AdvisoryCentral brake light not working
- AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)
Fail95,953 miles (+6,986)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,953 miles
- Test number
- 789156950617
- FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.1)
- AdvisoryCentral brake light not working
- AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)
Pass88,967 miles (+3,330)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 88,967 miles
- Test number
- 902454816506
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,637 miles (+4,614)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 85,637 miles
- Test number
- 323116777188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,023 miles (+7,999)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 81,023 miles
- Test number
- 887674874267
- NoteCan not see bottom of rear springs
Pass73,024 miles (+9,659)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 73,024 miles
- Test number
- 367847083299
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,365 miles (+6,229)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 63,365 miles
- Test number
- 427048872204
- NoteOffside rear tyre close to legal limit and has small cut in tread
Pass57,136 miles (+6,551)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 57,136 miles
- Test number
- 258277051241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,585 miles (+3,780)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 50,585 miles
- Test number
- 341409730407
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,805 miles (+1,912)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 46,805 miles
- Test number
- 461061259282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,893 miles (+11,269)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 44,893 miles
- Test number
- 402963399043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,624 miles (-2,994)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 33,624 miles
- Test number
- 682282858269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,618 miles3 failures2 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,618 miles
- Test number
- 503522148228
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- NoteOffside outter position light inoperative
Questions about L6 EGE
- Does L6 EGE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 EGE is valid until 24 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L6 EGE?
- The MOT on L6 EGE is valid until 24 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L6 EGE done?
- L6 EGE was recorded at 165,334 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 7,116 miles a year.
- Has L6 EGE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L6 EGE has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on L6 EGE ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Sept 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L6 EGE find?
- L6 EGE passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect: central stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning.
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