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Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

L6 WFTMOT history

L6 WFT is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 9 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 149,041 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.

L6 WFT black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Feb 2027
Mileage
149,041 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,285 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 WFT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
19 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 WFT was last recorded at 149,041 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 5,034 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,007 miles · 7 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,034 miles
Average per year
8,285 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,041 miles
  • 2025 – 144,007 miles
  • 2024 – 141,157 miles
  • 2023 – 137,059 miles
  • 2022 – 133,091 miles
  • 2021 – 126,840 miles
  • 2020 – 117,986 miles
  • 2019 – 105,301 miles
  • 2018 – 95,491 miles
  • 2017 – 83,559 miles
  • 2016 – 71,521 miles
  • 2015 – 56,814 miles
  • 2014 – 42,607 miles
  • 2013 – 42,389 miles
  • 2012 – 39,567 miles
  • 2011 – 29,699 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,041 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 16 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,041 miles (+5,034)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    149,041 miles
    Test number
    545395878499
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass144,007 miles (+2,850)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    144,007 miles
    Test number
    663989552584
    • MinorFront Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  3. Pass141,157 miles (+4,098)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    141,157 miles
    Test number
    164538747728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass137,059 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    137,059 miles
    Test number
    869632718123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail137,046 miles (+3,955)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,046 miles
    Test number
    526949384444
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass133,091 miles (+6,251)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    133,091 miles
    Test number
    705197316423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass126,840 miles (+8,854)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    126,840 miles
    Test number
    838598670330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass117,986 miles (+12,685)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    117,986 miles
    Test number
    670539642433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass105,301 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    105,301 miles
    Test number
    774243602085
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  10. Fail105,301 miles (+9,810)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,301 miles
    Test number
    953443886554
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.mm inner edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  11. Pass95,491 miles (+11,932)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    95,491 miles
    Test number
    639861939385
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass83,559 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    83,559 miles
    Test number
    251624556879
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre damaged on outter sidewall
    • AdvisoryO/s/f brake disc worn and lipped inner face
  13. Fail83,559 miles (+12,038)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,559 miles
    Test number
    553574274019
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre damaged on outter sidewall
    • AdvisoryO/s/f brake disc worn and lipped inner face
  14. Pass71,521 miles (+14,707)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    71,521 miles
    Test number
    689801379926
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished,
  15. Pass56,814 miles (+14,207)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    56,814 miles
    Test number
    166091725096
    • NoteAdvise corrosion to inner face of o/s/f brake disc.
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass42,607 miles (+218)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    42,607 miles
    Test number
    675146034022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,389 miles (+2,822)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    42,389 miles
    Test number
    978261863332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,567 miles (+9,868)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    39,567 miles
    Test number
    578126252208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,699 miles1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    29,699 miles
    Test number
    579339551296
    • DangerousNail in offside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Fail29,699 miles1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,699 miles
    Test number
    347779051445
    • DangerousNail in offside rear tyre
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L6 WFT

Does L6 WFT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 WFT is valid until 9 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L6 WFT?
The MOT on L6 WFT is valid until 9 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L6 WFT done?
L6 WFT was recorded at 149,041 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 8,285 miles a year.
Has L6 WFT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 WFT has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on L6 WFT 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 WFT find?
L6 WFT passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes.

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