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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,984 cc

L6 SREMOT history

L6 SRE is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Apr 2002. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 119,517 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

L6 SRE black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
119,517 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,478 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 SRE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
26 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 SRE was last recorded at 119,517 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 118 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,399 miles · 10 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
118 miles
Average per year
3,478 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 119,517 miles
  • 2024 – 115,207 miles
  • 2023 – 110,672 miles
  • 2022 – 105,563 miles
  • 2021 – 101,354 miles
  • 2020 – 99,273 miles
  • 2019 – 98,946 miles
  • 2018 – 98,320 miles
  • 2017 – 95,526 miles
  • 2016 – 93,271 miles
  • 2015 – 89,737 miles
  • 2014 – 87,618 miles
  • 2013 – 86,033 miles
  • 2012 – 83,565 miles
  • 2011 – 78,768 miles
  • 2010 – 76,406 miles
  • 2009 – 71,760 miles
  • 2008 – 66,903 miles
  • 2007 – 62,600 miles
  • 2006 – 51,944 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,517 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limits (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Eml on

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 27 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,517 miles (+118)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    119,517 miles
    Test number
    721959923779
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limits (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail119,399 miles (+4,192)5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,399 miles
    Test number
    859335124653
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass115,207 miles (+264)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    115,207 miles
    Test number
    178118933854
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning on dash
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisoryOil lamp on dash

  4. Fail114,943 miles (+4,271)1 dangerous1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,943 miles
    Test number
    407367008139
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working all rear stop lamps work sometimes (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning on dash
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisoryOil lamp on dash

  5. Pass110,672 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    110,672 miles
    Test number
    389004822815
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking

  6. Fail110,665 miles (+5,102)1 dangerous8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,665 miles
    Test number
    842216634316
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass105,563 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    105,563 miles
    Test number
    892715661544
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail105,563 miles (+4,209)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,563 miles
    Test number
    166142125198
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisoryMiddle box feels too hot like its blocked

  9. Pass101,354 miles (+2,081)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    101,354 miles
    Test number
    343822016401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass99,273 miles (+327)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    99,273 miles
    Test number
    570038378311
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at rear clips (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass98,946 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    98,946 miles
    Test number
    117613649086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail98,939 miles (+619)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,939 miles
    Test number
    169048054463
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass98,320 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    98,320 miles
    Test number
    859020393425
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Fail98,313 miles (+2,787)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,313 miles
    Test number
    107475105444
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  15. Pass95,526 miles (+2,255)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    95,526 miles
    Test number
    646094923719
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass93,271 miles (+3,534)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    93,271 miles
    Test number
    421736339510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass89,737 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    89,737 miles
    Test number
    777742285168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail89,737 miles (+2,119)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,737 miles
    Test number
    435070675137
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryInner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEml on

  19. Pass87,618 miles (+1,585)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    87,618 miles
    Test number
    135269684109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass86,033 miles (+2,468)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    86,033 miles
    Test number
    858829683122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass83,565 miles (+4,797)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    83,565 miles
    Test number
    566761682144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass78,768 miles (+2,362)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    78,768 miles
    Test number
    597812691149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass76,406 miles (+4,646)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    76,406 miles
    Test number
    262336980421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass71,760 miles (+4,857)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    71,760 miles
    Test number
    223794689448
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass66,903 miles (+4,303)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    66,903 miles
    Test number
    231368398405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass62,600 miles (+10,656)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    62,600 miles
    Test number
    751916677175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass51,944 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    51,944 miles
    Test number
    890408476185
    • NoteRear brakes binding very slighty

Questions about L6 SRE

Does L6 SRE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 SRE is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L6 SRE?
The MOT on L6 SRE is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L6 SRE done?
L6 SRE was recorded at 119,517 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 3,478 miles a year.
Has L6 SRE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 SRE has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L6 SRE 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 SRE find?
L6 SRE passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 7 advisories: brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and both rears; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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