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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,968 cc

L6 UEJMOT history

L6 UEJ is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Nov 2007. Its MOT expired on 5 Aug 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 225,919 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2025.

L6 UEJ black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Aug 2026
Mileage
225,919 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,219 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 UEJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
21 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 UEJ was last recorded at 225,919 miles on 6 Aug 2025, 15,123 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
210,796 miles · 28 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
15,123 miles
Average per year
9,219 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 225,919 miles
  • 2024 – 210,796 miles
  • 2023 – 205,472 miles
  • 2022 – 199,076 miles
  • 2021 – 192,339 miles
  • 2020 – 185,299 miles
  • 2019 – 176,770 miles
  • 2017 – 169,241 miles
  • 2015 – 147,387 miles
  • 2014 – 134,873 miles
  • 2012 – 109,578 miles
  • 2011 – 99,941 miles
  • 2010 – 89,578 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass225,919 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

19 tests since 22 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass225,919 miles4 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    225,919 miles
    Test number
    911944252302
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail225,919 miles (+15,123)2 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,919 miles
    Test number
    788399601063
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass210,796 miles (+5,324)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    210,796 miles
    Test number
    766655987210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass205,472 miles (+6,396)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    205,472 miles
    Test number
    381611335771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass199,076 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    199,076 miles
    Test number
    357499652152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail199,073 miles (+6,734)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,073 miles
    Test number
    313752989100
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass192,339 miles (+7,040)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    192,339 miles
    Test number
    339427729008
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass185,299 miles (+8,529)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    185,299 miles
    Test number
    790215634748
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Pass176,770 miles (+7,529)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    176,770 miles
    Test number
    624058426818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass169,241 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    169,241 miles
    Test number
    688096281194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail169,236 miles (+9,878)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,236 miles
    Test number
    860518590721
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  12. Pass159,358 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    159,358 miles
    Test number
    582249011198
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail159,358 miles (+11,971)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,358 miles
    Test number
    130467677647
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass147,387 miles (+12,514)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    147,387 miles
    Test number
    496222415498
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass134,873 miles (+9,960)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    134,873 miles
    Test number
    725231954365
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOffside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

  16. Pass124,913 miles (+15,335)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    124,913 miles
    Test number
    376346314063
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryInner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass109,578 miles (+9,637)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    109,578 miles
    Test number
    137810002392
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass99,941 miles (+10,363)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    99,941 miles
    Test number
    989133891290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass89,578 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    89,578 miles
    Test number
    164135290289
    • NoteWipers smearing

Questions about L6 UEJ

Does L6 UEJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L6 UEJ expired on 5 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L6 UEJ?
The MOT on L6 UEJ expired on 5 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L6 UEJ done?
L6 UEJ was recorded at 225,919 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2025, an average of 9,219 miles a year.
Has L6 UEJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 UEJ has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on L6 UEJ 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 UEJ find?
L6 UEJ passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2025 with 4 minor defects and 8 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 9 more.

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