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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 3,189 cc

V6 APNMOT history

V6 APN is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 6 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 66,315 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

V6 APN black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Mar 2027
Mileage
66,315 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,599 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V6 APN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,189 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
21 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V6 APN was last recorded at 66,315 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,313 miles · 23 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
2,599 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,315 miles
  • 2025 – 61,969 miles
  • 2024 – 57,035 miles
  • 2023 – 50,746 miles
  • 2022 – 45,630 miles
  • 2021 – 41,233 miles
  • 2020 – 37,610 miles
  • 2019 – 34,246 miles
  • 2018 – 32,584 miles
  • 2017 – 31,409 miles
  • 2016 – 30,369 miles
  • 2014 – 29,277 miles
  • 2013 – 26,641 miles
  • 2010 – 25,394 miles
  • 2009 – 22,972 miles
  • 2008 – 19,494 miles
  • 2007 – 16,645 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,315 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing device starting to perishRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,315 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    66,315 miles
    Test number
    606717010651
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing device starting to perish
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail66,313 miles (+4,344)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,313 miles
    Test number
    378528264588
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing device starting to perish
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass61,969 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    61,969 miles
    Test number
    719681986322
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing device starting to perish

  4. Fail61,969 miles (+4,934)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,969 miles
    Test number
    216553325468
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing device starting to perish

  5. Pass57,035 miles (+238)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    57,035 miles
    Test number
    886280964595
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail56,797 miles (+6,051)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,797 miles
    Test number
    621711627124
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat folding handle damage
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass50,746 miles (+5,116)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    50,746 miles
    Test number
    668349633545
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass45,630 miles (+4,397)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    45,630 miles
    Test number
    500580614078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass41,233 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    41,233 miles
    Test number
    655846121402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail41,233 miles (+3,623)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,233 miles
    Test number
    654343469019
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass37,610 miles (+3,364)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    37,610 miles
    Test number
    394258267507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass34,246 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    34,246 miles
    Test number
    589827094073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger brackets have corroded and split, exhaust is still adequately supported

  13. Fail34,246 miles (+1,662)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,246 miles
    Test number
    478153613567
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger brackets have corroded and split, exhaust is still adequately supported

  14. Pass32,584 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    32,584 miles
    Test number
    962093690844
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Fail32,584 miles (+1,175)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,584 miles
    Test number
    784875621905
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Pass31,409 miles (+1,040)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    31,409 miles
    Test number
    425563688906
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass30,369 miles (+1,092)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    30,369 miles
    Test number
    594332207870
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner and outer surface corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres perished and cracking (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass29,277 miles (+2,636)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    29,277 miles
    Test number
    209608354265
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to crack (225/40/18y)

  19. Pass26,641 miles (+1,247)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    26,641 miles
    Test number
    645731883069
    • NoteRear tyres have lots of cracks/splits on edges

  20. Pass25,394 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    25,394 miles
    Test number
    191396670086
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  21. Fail25,393 miles (+2,421)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,393 miles
    Test number
    273364770043
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking

  22. Pass22,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    22,972 miles
    Test number
    424912969022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail22,972 miles (+3,478)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,972 miles
    Test number
    134171769018
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  24. Pass19,494 miles (+2,849)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    19,494 miles
    Test number
    831442818092
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • 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)
    • NoteO/s/f top susspention mount excess play

  25. Pass16,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    16,645 miles
    Test number
    743215617053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V6 APN

Does V6 APN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V6 APN is valid until 6 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V6 APN?
The MOT on V6 APN is valid until 6 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V6 APN done?
V6 APN was recorded at 66,315 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 2,599 miles a year.
Has V6 APN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V6 APN has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on V6 APN 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 V6 APN find?
V6 APN passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; fuel cap sealing device starting to perish; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 1 more.

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