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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

S6 DFWMOT history

S6 DFW is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 3 Nov 2024 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 140,405 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2023.

S6 DFW silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Nov 2024
Mileage
140,405 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2023
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,463 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S6 DFW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
22 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S6 DFW was last recorded at 140,405 miles on 30 Oct 2023, 11,324 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,081 miles · 17 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
11,324 miles
Average per year
6,463 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 140,405 miles
  • 2022 – 129,081 miles
  • 2021 – 128,840 miles
  • 2020 – 125,243 miles
  • 2018 – 122,094 miles
  • 2016 – 109,034 miles
  • 2015 – 92,391 miles
  • 2014 – 80,048 miles
  • 2013 – 72,891 miles
  • 2012 – 64,785 miles
  • 2011 – 58,156 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,405 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

15 tests since 7 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,405 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    140,405 miles
    Test number
    653887777231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail140,405 miles (+11,324)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,405 miles
    Test number
    980497175750
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass129,081 miles (+241)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    129,081 miles
    Test number
    709651486642
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s-n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s-n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass128,840 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    128,840 miles
    Test number
    775096238045
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail128,840 miles (+3,597)1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,840 miles
    Test number
    831642741451
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass125,243 miles (+3,149)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    125,243 miles
    Test number
    977482137565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass122,094 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    122,094 miles
    Test number
    968755319115
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  8. Fail122,094 miles (+2,327)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,094 miles
    Test number
    198425910522
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  9. Fail119,767 miles (+10,733)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,767 miles
    Test number
    860569925509
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  10. Pass109,034 miles (+16,643)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    109,034 miles
    Test number
    461789358065
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracked inside tread

  11. Pass92,391 miles (+12,343)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    92,391 miles
    Test number
    936947755025
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass80,048 miles (+7,157)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    80,048 miles
    Test number
    105203164451
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass72,891 miles (+8,106)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    72,891 miles
    Test number
    805165063015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass64,785 miles (+6,629)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    64,785 miles
    Test number
    856014042079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass58,156 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    58,156 miles
    Test number
    159778931002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S6 DFW

Does S6 DFW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S6 DFW expired on 3 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S6 DFW?
The MOT on S6 DFW expired on 3 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S6 DFW done?
S6 DFW was recorded at 140,405 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2023, an average of 6,463 miles a year.
Has S6 DFW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S6 DFW has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on S6 DFW 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 S6 DFW find?
S6 DFW passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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