Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc
L6 HCGMOT history
L6 HCG is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 96,656 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 96,656 mi
- At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 14 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,379 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L6 HCG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 23 Mar 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L6 HCG was last recorded at 96,656 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 96,656 miles · 26 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 2,379 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 96,656 miles
- 2025 – 89,250 miles
- 2024 – 84,610 miles
- 2023 – 79,394 miles
- 2022 – 73,936 miles
- 2021 – 73,846 miles
- 2017 – 73,347 miles
- 2016 – 72,831 miles
- 2015 – 72,078 miles
- 2014 – 68,868 miles
- 2013 – 65,540 miles
- 2012 – 63,340 miles
- 2011 – 61,862 miles
- 2010 – 60,237 miles
- 2009 – 56,625 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass96,656 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
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.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
19 tests since 1 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass96,656 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 96,656 miles
- Test number
- 154769275925
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail96,656 miles (+7,406)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,656 miles
- Test number
- 651088197911
- MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass89,250 miles (+37)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 89,250 miles
- Test number
- 822072961579
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail89,213 miles (+4,603)4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,213 miles
- Test number
- 919699472095
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass84,610 miles (+14)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 84,610 miles
- Test number
- 883163099865
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,596 miles (+5,202)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,596 miles
- Test number
- 256765743995
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working located in door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass79,394 miles (+5,458)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 79,394 miles
- Test number
- 368745255386
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension components corroded
- AdvisoryRear Suspension components corroded
Pass73,936 miles (+15)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 73,936 miles
- Test number
- 509263499560
- AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront under tray insecure at the rear
Fail73,921 miles (+75)4 dangerous5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,921 miles
- Test number
- 629090220341
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cords can be seen (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cords can be seen (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront under tray insecure at the rear
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Recommend replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail73,846 miles (+499)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,846 miles
- Test number
- 147218687228
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit manufacturer's specified limit = 0.80 (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass73,347 miles (+516)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 73,347 miles
- Test number
- 796766007721
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Pass72,831 miles (+753)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2017
- Odometer
- 72,831 miles
- Test number
- 213166754595
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,078 miles (+3,210)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2016
- Odometer
- 72,078 miles
- Test number
- 767630125168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,868 miles (+3,328)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2015
- Odometer
- 68,868 miles
- Test number
- 459662114147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,540 miles (+2,200)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2014
- Odometer
- 65,540 miles
- Test number
- 956811823119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,340 miles (+1,478)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2013
- Odometer
- 63,340 miles
- Test number
- 298992922468
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,862 miles (+1,625)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2012
- Odometer
- 61,862 miles
- Test number
- 156223021176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,237 miles (+3,612)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 60,237 miles
- Test number
- 621997990093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,625 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 56,625 miles
- Test number
- 771481699057
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about L6 HCG
- Does L6 HCG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 HCG is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L6 HCG?
- The MOT on L6 HCG is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L6 HCG done?
- L6 HCG was recorded at 96,656 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 2,379 miles a year.
- Has L6 HCG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L6 HCG has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on L6 HCG 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 HCG find?
- L6 HCG passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated.
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