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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

V6 GUMMOT history

V6 GUM is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 38,534 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

V6 GUM silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
38,534 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,586 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V6 GUM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
13 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V6 GUM was last recorded at 38,534 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 9,889 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
28,645 miles · 19 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
9,889 miles
Average per year
2,586 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 38,534 miles
  • 2025 – 28,645 miles
  • 2023 – 27,847 miles
  • 2022 – 25,240 miles
  • 2021 – 24,021 miles
  • 2020 – 23,217 miles
  • 2019 – 21,784 miles
  • 2018 – 19,621 miles
  • 2017 – 17,708 miles
  • 2016 – 14,829 miles
  • 2015 – 11,289 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,534 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 13 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,534 miles (+9,889)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    38,534 miles
    Test number
    565662001759
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass28,645 miles (+798)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    28,645 miles
    Test number
    727107112659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass27,847 miles (+2,607)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    27,847 miles
    Test number
    189063591370
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass25,240 miles (+1,219)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    25,240 miles
    Test number
    476012652537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass24,021 miles (+804)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    24,021 miles
    Test number
    323074475184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass23,217 miles (+1,433)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    23,217 miles
    Test number
    550930987385
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass21,784 miles (+2,163)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    21,784 miles
    Test number
    919402515206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass19,621 miles (+1,913)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    19,621 miles
    Test number
    191237555693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass17,708 miles (+2,879)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    17,708 miles
    Test number
    632365334665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass14,829 miles (+3,540)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    14,829 miles
    Test number
    118553371930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass11,289 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    11,289 miles
    Test number
    815841537642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail11,289 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,289 miles
    Test number
    651646179711
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about V6 GUM

Does V6 GUM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V6 GUM is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V6 GUM?
The MOT on V6 GUM is valid until 23 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 GUM done?
V6 GUM was recorded at 38,534 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 2,586 miles a year.
Has V6 GUM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V6 GUM has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2015.
Has the mileage on V6 GUM 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 GUM find?
V6 GUM passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin both; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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