Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc
S6 GMLMOT history
S6 GML is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 19 MOT tests, with 144,960 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 144,960 mi
- At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 11 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 10,050 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S6 GML
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 19 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S6 GML was last recorded at 144,960 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 5,185 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 139,775 miles · 24 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5,185 miles
- Average per year
- 10,050 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 144,960 miles
- 2024 – 139,775 miles
- 2023 – 128,659 miles
- 2022 – 116,823 miles
- 2021 – 104,811 miles
- 2020 – 95,427 miles
- 2019 – 83,348 miles
- 2018 – 71,498 miles
- 2017 – 54,248 miles
- 2016 – 48,274 miles
- 2015 – 36,300 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass144,960 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
19 tests since 17 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass144,960 miles (+5,185)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 144,960 miles
- Test number
- 176131545719
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass139,775 miles (+38)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 139,775 miles
- Test number
- 650594693410
- AdvisoryNearside Front Bolt used for bottom arm replacement is shorter than original equipment
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar 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 mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail139,737 miles (+11,078)3 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,737 miles
- Test number
- 209494118017
- MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar 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 mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass128,659 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 128,659 miles
- Test number
- 687669280664
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail128,659 miles (+47)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,659 miles
- Test number
- 923151806551
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Fail128,612 miles (+11,789)3 dangerous4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,612 miles
- Test number
- 350621319316
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass116,823 miles (+23)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 116,823 miles
- Test number
- 196984970821
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail116,800 miles (+11,989)1 major1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,800 miles
- Test number
- 544129203680
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Pass104,811 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 104,811 miles
- Test number
- 101050717116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,804 miles (+9,292)1 dangerous2 major1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,804 miles
- Test number
- 550400692676
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass95,512 miles (+85)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 95,512 miles
- Test number
- 190094305050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,427 miles (+12,079)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,427 miles
- Test number
- 972513019744
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm and worn on inner. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm and worn on inner. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass83,348 miles (+7)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 83,348 miles
- Test number
- 882542127704
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres inner wear
Fail83,341 miles (+11,843)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,341 miles
- Test number
- 966333152192
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres inner wear
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass71,498 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 71,498 miles
- Test number
- 677371669608
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Fail71,498 miles (+17,250)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,498 miles
- Test number
- 674733192367
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge DANGEROUS 2ND LAYER OF RUBBER (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass54,248 miles (+5,974)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 54,248 miles
- Test number
- 686685785128
- DangerousBOTH FRONT TYRES HEAVY INNER WEAR
- AdvisoryNearside Front Cut inner sidewall of tyre
Pass48,274 miles (+11,974)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 48,274 miles
- Test number
- 430209809083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,300 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 36,300 miles
- Test number
- 945926975075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S6 GML
- Does S6 GML currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S6 GML is valid until 6 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S6 GML?
- The MOT on S6 GML is valid until 6 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S6 GML done?
- S6 GML was recorded at 144,960 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 10,050 miles a year.
- Has S6 GML ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S6 GML has failed 8 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on S6 GML 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 GML find?
- S6 GML passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve; nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play.
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