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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 3,200 cc

V6 MKVMOT history

V6 MKV is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Oct 2006. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 124,321 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

V6 MKV blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
124,321 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,829 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V6 MKV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
21 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V6 MKV was last recorded at 124,321 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 5,398 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,923 miles · 25 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,398 miles
Average per year
5,829 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,321 miles
  • 2025 – 118,923 miles
  • 2024 – 116,915 miles
  • 2023 – 109,386 miles
  • 2022 – 94,966 miles
  • 2021 – 88,057 miles
  • 2020 – 81,816 miles
  • 2019 – 78,631 miles
  • 2018 – 76,390 miles
  • 2017 – 73,543 miles
  • 2016 – 73,405 miles
  • 2015 – 72,874 miles
  • 2014 – 68,587 miles
  • 2013 – 59,566 miles
  • 2012 – 51,575 miles
  • 2011 – 44,001 miles
  • 2010 – 36,115 miles
  • 2009 – 26,679 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,321 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 15 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,321 miles (+5,398)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    124,321 miles
    Test number
    689057697382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass118,923 miles (+2,008)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    118,923 miles
    Test number
    884450686919
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear lower suspension arms corroded
    • AdvisoryRear suspension springs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing out of shape
  3. Pass116,915 miles (+26)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    116,915 miles
    Test number
    360539316873
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlight leveling device broken
  4. Fail116,889 miles (+7,503)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,889 miles
    Test number
    240311826362
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed cat has been removed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp levelling device broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass109,386 miles (+14,420)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    109,386 miles
    Test number
    724156973927
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass94,966 miles (+6,909)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    94,966 miles
    Test number
    177133294197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass88,057 miles (+6,241)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    88,057 miles
    Test number
    184682977985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass81,816 miles (+3,185)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    81,816 miles
    Test number
    632873166752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass78,631 miles (+2,241)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    78,631 miles
    Test number
    956899020556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass76,390 miles (+2,847)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    76,390 miles
    Test number
    680899105677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass73,543 miles (+138)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    73,543 miles
    Test number
    470000563368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass73,405 miles (+531)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    73,405 miles
    Test number
    388839574399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass72,874 miles (+4,287)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    72,874 miles
    Test number
    731388286068
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  14. Pass68,587 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    68,587 miles
    Test number
    838155894298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Fail68,587 miles (+9,021)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,587 miles
    Test number
    119384894209
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass59,566 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    59,566 miles
    Test number
    498385293269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Fail59,566 miles (+7,991)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,566 miles
    Test number
    355264193279
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass51,575 miles (+7,574)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    51,575 miles
    Test number
    939853692242
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Pass44,001 miles (+7,886)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    44,001 miles
    Test number
    306343191493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,115 miles (+9,436)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    36,115 miles
    Test number
    834364780225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,679 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    26,679 miles
    Test number
    840938889269
    • NoteRear tyres wearing uneven also cracking

Questions about V6 MKV

Does V6 MKV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V6 MKV is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V6 MKV?
The MOT on V6 MKV is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V6 MKV done?
V6 MKV was recorded at 124,321 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 5,829 miles a year.
Has V6 MKV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V6 MKV has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on V6 MKV 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 MKV find?
V6 MKV passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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