Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc
L6 VVWMOT history
L6 VVW is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 May 2002. Its MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 144,008 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 13 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 144,008 mi
- At MOT on 14 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,458 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L6 VVW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 20 May 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L6 VVW was last recorded at 144,008 miles on 14 Aug 2025, 38 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 143,970 miles · 21 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 38 miles
- Average per year
- 5,458 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 144,008 miles
- 2024 – 140,743 miles
- 2023 – 133,740 miles
- 2019 – 132,841 miles
- 2018 – 131,821 miles
- 2017 – 129,417 miles
- 2016 – 125,996 miles
- 2015 – 110,984 miles
- 2014 – 89,478 miles
- 2013 – 80,700 miles
- 2012 – 74,280 miles
- 2011 – 68,323 miles
- 2010 – 62,266 miles
- 2009 – 56,235 miles
- 2008 – 51,239 miles
- 2007 – 44,805 miles
- 2006 – 38,575 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass144,008 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 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.
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back across axle/fuel tank to flexible hose
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Brake pipe slightly corroded leading to nearside rear lexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
23 tests since 21 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass144,008 miles (+38)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 144,008 miles
- Test number
- 848470599110
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail143,970 miles (+3,227)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,970 miles
- Test number
- 464477605719
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass140,743 miles (+7,003)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 140,743 miles
- Test number
- 536243317347
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass133,740 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 133,740 miles
- Test number
- 622986946480
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back across axle/fuel tank to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail133,740 miles (+899)5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,740 miles
- Test number
- 366038241948
- MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back across axle/fuel tank to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass132,841 miles (+71)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 132,841 miles
- Test number
- 473126862658
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail132,770 miles (+949)1 major3 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,770 miles
- Test number
- 177957259277
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass131,821 miles (+2,404)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2019
- Odometer
- 131,821 miles
- Test number
- 151594083071
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass129,417 miles (+3,421)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2018
- Odometer
- 129,417 miles
- Test number
- 235471386650
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,996 miles (+13)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2017
- Odometer
- 125,996 miles
- Test number
- 418583654381
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded leading to nearside rear lexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside rear brake has slight bind
Fail125,983 miles (+14,999)3 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,983 miles
- Test number
- 317345105791
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working 1of2 (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded leading to nearside rear lexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside rear brake has slight bind
Pass110,984 miles4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 110,984 miles
- Test number
- 236951225184
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOffside rear tyre perishing in tread
Fail110,979 miles (+21,501)2 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,979 miles
- Test number
- 836211525186
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOffside rear tyre perishing in tread
Pass89,478 miles (+8,778)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 89,478 miles
- Test number
- 478108214168
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteExhaust back box mounting broken exhaust still supported just
Pass80,700 miles (+6,420)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 80,700 miles
- Test number
- 667931103178
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- NoteCorrosion to all brake disc
Pass74,280 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 74,280 miles
- Test number
- 837145512174
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail74,280 miles (+5,957)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,280 miles
- Test number
- 758734012119
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass68,323 miles (+6,057)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 68,323 miles
- Test number
- 897496711198
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass62,266 miles (+6,031)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 62,266 miles
- Test number
- 660829600142
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteRear axle bushs starting to split
Pass56,235 miles (+4,996)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 56,235 miles
- Test number
- 620862819109
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteSlight binding on offside rear brake
Pass51,239 miles (+6,434)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 51,239 miles
- Test number
- 682355218169
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass44,805 miles (+6,230)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 44,805 miles
- Test number
- 713047617174
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteRear brake discs and pads worn
Pass38,575 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 38,575 miles
- Test number
- 340231616163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L6 VVW
- Does L6 VVW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L6 VVW expired on 13 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L6 VVW?
- The MOT on L6 VVW expired on 13 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L6 VVW done?
- L6 VVW was recorded at 144,008 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2025, an average of 5,458 miles a year.
- Has L6 VVW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L6 VVW has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on L6 VVW 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 VVW find?
- L6 VVW passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.
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