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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,781 cc

L6 UNKMOT history

L6 UNK is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 142,854 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

L6 UNK silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Apr 2027
Mileage
142,854 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,272 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 UNK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
23 May 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 UNK was last recorded at 142,854 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,854 miles · 22 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,272 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,854 miles
  • 2025 – 137,265 miles
  • 2024 – 132,369 miles
  • 2023 – 131,316 miles
  • 2017 – 121,229 miles
  • 2016 – 119,298 miles
  • 2015 – 118,659 miles
  • 2013 – 109,626 miles
  • 2012 – 96,510 miles
  • 2011 – 86,777 miles
  • 2010 – 74,497 miles
  • 2009 – 62,727 miles
  • 2008 – 51,473 miles
  • 2007 – 43,206 miles
  • 2006 – 36,413 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,854 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

21 tests since 13 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    142,854 miles
    Test number
    102612295873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail142,854 miles (+5,589)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,854 miles
    Test number
    307805019623
    • DangerousOffside Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings rack end (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  3. Pass137,265 miles (+4,896)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    137,265 miles
    Test number
    315379962777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass132,369 miles (+1,053)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    132,369 miles
    Test number
    897192183800
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all suspension parts corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  5. Pass131,316 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    131,316 miles
    Test number
    720430222053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail131,314 miles (+10,085)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,314 miles
    Test number
    918492824441
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass121,229 miles (+1,931)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    121,229 miles
    Test number
    899307152778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass119,298 miles (+639)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    119,298 miles
    Test number
    559308548146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass118,659 miles (+9,033)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    118,659 miles
    Test number
    589715855153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass109,626 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    109,626 miles
    Test number
    305325693097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail109,626 miles (+13,116)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,626 miles
    Test number
    835125993043
    • DangerousBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureBody has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever inappropriately repaired (3.1.8)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
  12. Pass96,510 miles (+9,733)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    96,510 miles
    Test number
    956968462098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass86,777 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    86,777 miles
    Test number
    337307971026
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  14. Fail86,777 miles (+12,280)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,777 miles
    Test number
    816967071089
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass74,497 miles (+11,770)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    74,497 miles
    Test number
    853068970075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass62,727 miles (+122)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    62,727 miles
    Test number
    153800589038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail62,605 miles (+11,132)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,605 miles
    Test number
    470966279026
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteBoth sides rear discs wearing
  18. Pass51,473 miles (+105)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    51,473 miles
    Test number
    402355578018
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
  19. Fail51,368 miles (+8,162)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,368 miles
    Test number
    951568768034
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
  20. Pass43,206 miles (+6,793)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    43,206 miles
    Test number
    624243547021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,413 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    36,413 miles
    Test number
    170194746016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L6 UNK

Does L6 UNK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 UNK is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L6 UNK?
The MOT on L6 UNK is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L6 UNK done?
L6 UNK was recorded at 142,854 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 5,272 miles a year.
Has L6 UNK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 UNK has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L6 UNK 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 UNK find?
L6 UNK passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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