Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,792 cc
V6 BYHMOT history
V6 BYH is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 13 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 122,089 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 122,089 mi
- At MOT on 14 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,978 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V6 BYH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,792 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 17 Apr 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V6 BYH was last recorded at 122,089 miles on 14 Feb 2026, 2,011 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 120,078 miles · 16 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,011 miles
- Average per year
- 4,978 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 122,089 miles
- 2024 – 120,078 miles
- 2021 – 118,378 miles
- 2020 – 117,402 miles
- 2019 – 115,694 miles
- 2018 – 112,825 miles
- 2017 – 102,395 miles
- 2016 – 98,241 miles
- 2015 – 88,157 miles
- 2014 – 69,538 miles
- 2013 – 59,603 miles
- 2012 – 54,291 miles
- 2011 – 49,204 miles
- 2010 – 42,725 miles
- 2009 – 37,350 miles
- 2008 – 32,626 miles
- 2007 – 27,955 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass122,089 miles
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySteering suspension and brakes companion slightly all corroded
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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Front x member corroded.
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
24 tests since 19 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass122,089 miles (+2,011)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 122,089 miles
- Test number
- 318193423453
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySteering suspension and brakes companion slightly all corroded
Pass120,078 miles (+1,700)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 120,078 miles
- Test number
- 588219080302
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass118,378 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 118,378 miles
- Test number
- 642166104565
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail118,377 miles (+975)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,377 miles
- Test number
- 742459355372
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass117,402 miles (+1,708)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 117,402 miles
- Test number
- 604309674272
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass115,694 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 115,694 miles
- Test number
- 933423964438
- AdvisoryFront x member corroded.
- AdvisoryN/S/F tyre worn low on inner edge.
Fail115,692 miles (+2,867)3 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,692 miles
- Test number
- 226462541983
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront x member corroded.
- AdvisoryN/S/F tyre worn low on inner edge.
Pass112,825 miles (+9)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 112,825 miles
- Test number
- 617678146594
- AdvisoryFront x member corroded.
Fail112,816 miles (+10,421)10 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,816 miles
- Test number
- 954945626259
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Service brake grabbing severely Major judder through brake pedal. (1.2.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Badly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Twisted. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront x member corroded.
- AdvisoryRear brake discs badly corroded
Pass102,395 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 102,395 miles
- Test number
- 970349872436
- AdvisoryCorrosion to front subframe
Fail102,395 miles (+4,154)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,395 miles
- Test number
- 259737576326
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryCorrosion to front subframe
Pass98,241 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 98,241 miles
- Test number
- 426518511407
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryCorrosion on front subfame
- AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inside edges
Fail98,241 miles (+10,084)1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,241 miles
- Test number
- 462146342112
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryCorrosion on front subfame
- AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inside edges
Pass88,157 miles (+18,619)4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 88,157 miles
- Test number
- 669494375131
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteGeneral corrosion to underbody componets
- NoteRear exhaust repaided
- NoteWinter tyres fitted
Pass69,538 miles (+3)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 69,538 miles
- Test number
- 367933764125
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteStone chips to front windscreen just outside zone A of windscreen
Fail69,535 miles (+9,932)1 dangerous4 failures6 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,535 miles
- Test number
- 745610464108
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteNearside rear brake disc heavily corroded
- NoteOffside rear brake disc heavily corroded
- NoteStone chips to front windscreen just outside zone A of windscreen
Pass59,603 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 59,603 miles
- Test number
- 746165053128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,601 miles (+5,310)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,601 miles
- Test number
- 748584853145
- FailureCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass54,291 miles (+5,087)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 54,291 miles
- Test number
- 366462282016
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,204 miles (+6,479)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 49,204 miles
- Test number
- 186751181486
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,725 miles (+5,375)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 42,725 miles
- Test number
- 511836770071
- 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)
Pass37,350 miles (+4,724)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 37,350 miles
- Test number
- 253933089097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,626 miles (+4,671)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 32,626 miles
- Test number
- 762123468054
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass27,955 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 27,955 miles
- Test number
- 424348477076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V6 BYH
- Does V6 BYH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V6 BYH is valid until 13 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V6 BYH?
- The MOT on V6 BYH is valid until 13 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V6 BYH done?
- V6 BYH was recorded at 122,089 miles at its MOT on 14 Feb 2026, an average of 4,978 miles a year.
- Has V6 BYH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V6 BYH has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2021.
- Has the mileage on V6 BYH 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 BYH find?
- V6 BYH passed its latest MOT on 14 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; steering suspension and brakes companion slightly all corroded.
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