Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Diesel · 2010 · 1,598 cc
L6 VMKMOT history
L6 VMK is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Apr 2010. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 189,070 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 189,070 mi
- At MOT on 29 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 14 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 8,958 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L6 VMK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 29 Apr 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Oct 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
L6 VMK was last recorded at 189,070 miles on 29 Oct 2026, 5,992 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 183,078 miles · 7 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,992 miles
- Average per year
- 8,958 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 189,070 miles
- 2025 – 183,078 miles
- 2024 – 175,951 miles
- 2023 – 169,785 miles
- 2022 – 162,219 miles
- 2021 – 156,320 miles
- 2020 – 151,567 miles
- 2019 – 147,840 miles
- 2018 – 142,686 miles
- 2017 – 134,466 miles
- 2016 – 123,280 miles
- 2015 – 111,783 miles
- 2014 – 103,871 miles
- 2013 – 67,859 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail189,070 miles
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryRear Subframe and suspension components corroded
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.
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear suspension and subframe corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
23 tests since 18 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail189,070 miles (+5,992)5 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,070 miles
- Test number
- 718567268169
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe and suspension components corroded
Pass183,078 miles (+3)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 183,078 miles
- Test number
- 696881643188
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear suspension and subframe corroded
Fail183,075 miles (+7,124)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 183,075 miles
- Test number
- 672916353217
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear suspension and subframe corroded
Pass175,951 miles (+2)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 175,951 miles
- Test number
- 905090979219
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn outter shape
Fail175,949 miles (+6,164)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,949 miles
- Test number
- 870870652159
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn outter shape
Pass169,785 miles (+7,566)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 169,785 miles
- Test number
- 641657897391
- AdvisoryEngine knocky
- AdvisoryRear Axle surface corrosion
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted, Cannot inspect the full underside of the vehicle
Pass162,219 miles (+5,899)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 162,219 miles
- Test number
- 646103246158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass156,320 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 156,320 miles
- Test number
- 132002757539
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail156,317 miles (+4,750)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,317 miles
- Test number
- 217982437276
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Pass151,567 miles (+3,727)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 151,567 miles
- Test number
- 923013997397
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass147,840 miles (+5,154)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 147,840 miles
- Test number
- 116938709024
- AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryAdvise offside front tyre worn low on inner edge of the tread
Pass142,686 miles (+8,220)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 142,686 miles
- Test number
- 840823831744
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass134,466 miles (+11,186)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 134,466 miles
- Test number
- 366518451287
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,280 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 123,280 miles
- Test number
- 147886756886
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryAccident damage to offside rear bumper
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Fail123,280 miles (+11,497)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,280 miles
- Test number
- 808979772333
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryAccident damage to offside rear bumper
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Pass111,783 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 111,783 miles
- Test number
- 551709713231
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Fail111,783 miles (+7,912)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,783 miles
- Test number
- 609998974069
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass103,871 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 103,871 miles
- Test number
- 849521134313
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,871 miles (+11,230)5 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,871 miles
- Test number
- 449000634350
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteFront brake discs worn
Pass92,641 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 92,641 miles
- Test number
- 408305714105
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail92,641 miles (+24,782)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,641 miles
- Test number
- 857085814110
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass67,859 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 67,859 miles
- Test number
- 668828003153
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail67,858 miles2 failures2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,858 miles
- Test number
- 979198303177
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about L6 VMK
- Does L6 VMK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 VMK is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L6 VMK?
- The MOT on L6 VMK is valid until 6 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 VMK done?
- L6 VMK was recorded at 189,070 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2026, an average of 8,958 miles a year.
- Has L6 VMK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L6 VMK has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on L6 VMK 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 VMK find?
- L6 VMK failed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2026 with 5 major defects and 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside front coil spring fractured or broken; nearside windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, and 7 more.
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