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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 1,598 cc

V6 EROMOT history

V6 ERO is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 70,380 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

V6 ERO grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
70,380 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,399 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V6 ERO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
1 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V6 ERO was last recorded at 70,380 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,378 miles · 10 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
3,399 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 70,380 miles
  • 2024 – 66,339 miles
  • 2023 – 62,759 miles
  • 2022 – 59,063 miles
  • 2021 – 56,018 miles
  • 2020 – 54,727 miles
  • 2019 – 53,743 miles
  • 2018 – 50,741 miles
  • 2017 – 45,260 miles
  • 2016 – 40,752 miles
  • 2015 – 38,226 miles
  • 2014 – 35,186 miles
  • 2013 – 30,793 miles
  • 2012 – 26,098 miles
  • 2011 – 21,992 miles
  • 2010 – 16,914 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,380 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all lower suspension components corroded including all suspension arms subframe rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 20 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,380 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    70,380 miles
    Test number
    718671555391
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all lower suspension components corroded including all suspension arms subframe rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail70,378 miles (+4,039)4 dangerous7 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,378 miles
    Test number
    857813391139
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all lower suspension components corroded including all suspension arms subframe rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass66,339 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    66,339 miles
    Test number
    509259574242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail66,336 miles (+3,577)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,336 miles
    Test number
    580523472121
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass62,759 miles (+3,696)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    62,759 miles
    Test number
    294179022279
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres are worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All under body suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass59,063 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    59,063 miles
    Test number
    752757624883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail59,053 miles (+3,035)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,053 miles
    Test number
    441955079396
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  8. Pass56,018 miles (+1,291)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    56,018 miles
    Test number
    228202155445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass54,727 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    54,727 miles
    Test number
    574695441601
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres wearing on edges

  10. Fail54,727 miles (+984)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,727 miles
    Test number
    353574024045
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres wearing on edges

  11. Pass53,743 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    53,743 miles
    Test number
    358019187529
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges

  12. Fail53,743 miles (+3,002)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,743 miles
    Test number
    813046905976
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides (5.2.3 (d) (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 Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges

  13. Pass50,741 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    50,741 miles
    Test number
    245321316168
    • AdvisoryFront discs slightly worn
    • AdvisoryFront and rear tyres wearing on edges

  14. Fail50,741 miles (+5,481)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,741 miles
    Test number
    109878452563
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront discs slightly worn
    • AdvisoryFront and rear tyres wearing on edges

  15. Pass45,260 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    45,260 miles
    Test number
    212262094448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail45,260 miles (+2,134)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,260 miles
    Test number
    428607442719
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  17. Pass43,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    43,126 miles
    Test number
    385789914828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail43,126 miles (+2,374)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,126 miles
    Test number
    334372917319
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

  19. Pass40,752 miles (+2,526)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    40,752 miles
    Test number
    470655987533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,226 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    38,226 miles
    Test number
    686225385007
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight wiper mark on screen

  21. Fail38,226 miles (+3,040)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,226 miles
    Test number
    366135585068
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight wiper mark on screen

  22. Pass35,186 miles (+4,393)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    35,186 miles
    Test number
    127479254014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,793 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    30,793 miles
    Test number
    628090363021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail30,793 miles (+4,695)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,793 miles
    Test number
    739170863031
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass26,098 miles (+4,106)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    26,098 miles
    Test number
    887028642023
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAnti skid warning light on

  26. Pass21,992 miles (+5,078)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    21,992 miles
    Test number
    335909351017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail16,914 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,914 miles
    Test number
    202381850087
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

  28. Pass16,914 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    16,914 miles
    Test number
    470901950043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V6 ERO

Does V6 ERO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V6 ERO is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V6 ERO?
The MOT on V6 ERO is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V6 ERO done?
V6 ERO was recorded at 70,380 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 3,399 miles a year.
Has V6 ERO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V6 ERO has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on V6 ERO 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 ERO find?
V6 ERO passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear; suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all lower suspension components corroded including all suspension arms subframe rear axle.

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