
Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 3,200 cc
V6 OYHMOT history
V6 OYH is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 15 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 118,969 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 May 2027
- Mileage
- 118,969 mi
- At MOT on 16 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,698 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V6 OYH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,200 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 2 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V6 OYH was last recorded at 118,969 miles on 16 May 2026, 1,510 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 27 May 2015: 86,968 miles, lower than 89,641 miles on 21 May 2015.
- 25 May 2017: 97,112 miles, lower than 97,117 miles on 23 May 2017.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 117,459 miles · 4 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,510 miles
- Average per year
- 4,698 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 118,969 miles
- 2025 – 117,459 miles
- 2024 – 115,661 miles
- 2023 – 112,626 miles
- 2022 – 108,295 miles
- 2021 – 106,507 miles
- 2019 – 103,227 miles
- 2018 – 100,335 miles
- 2017 – 97,112 miles
- 2016 – 92,735 miles
- 2015 – 86,968 miles
- 2014 – 86,142 miles
- 2013 – 82,181 miles
- 2012 – 78,973 miles
- 2011 – 73,429 miles
- 2010 – 63,488 miles
- 2009 – 54,669 miles
- 2008 – 44,879 miles
- 2007 – 32,463 miles
- 2006 – 26,330 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
28 tests since 26 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass118,969 miles (+1,510)
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2027
- Odometer
- 118,969 miles
- Test number
- 588072232151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,459 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 117,459 miles
- Test number
- 730327734875
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,457 miles (+1,796)8 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,457 miles
- Test number
- 383838958344
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass115,661 miles (+14)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 115,661 miles
- Test number
- 603812202048
- MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail115,647 miles (+3,021)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,647 miles
- Test number
- 702256007434
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass112,626 miles (+4,331)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 112,626 miles
- Test number
- 357763833665
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,295 miles (+1,788)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 108,295 miles
- Test number
- 529430989298
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass106,507 miles (+3,280)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 106,507 miles
- Test number
- 414173996242
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass103,227 miles (+68)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 103,227 miles
- Test number
- 441913336589
- AdvisoryBoth rear shocks corroded
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Fail103,159 miles (+2,824)10 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,159 miles
- Test number
- 671852224979
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass100,335 miles (+3,223)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2019
- Odometer
- 100,335 miles
- Test number
- 893932036591
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,112 miles (-5)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2018
- Odometer
- 97,112 miles
- Test number
- 571964757641
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside front (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Fail97,117 miles (+4,382)3 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,117 miles
- Test number
- 380724986069
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside front (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass92,735 miles (+5,767)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2017
- Odometer
- 92,735 miles
- Test number
- 384352707010
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded & offside rear, part of flexi (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass86,968 miles (-2,673)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2016
- Odometer
- 86,968 miles
- Test number
- 909757945197
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail89,641 miles (+3,499)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,641 miles
- Test number
- 808741745170
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass86,142 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2015
- Odometer
- 86,142 miles
- Test number
- 727948144134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,134 miles (+3,953)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,134 miles
- Test number
- 535557244161
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass82,181 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2014
- Odometer
- 82,181 miles
- Test number
- 366364543147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,181 miles (+3,208)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,181 miles
- Test number
- 306944643100
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Pass78,973 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2013
- Odometer
- 78,973 miles
- Test number
- 786944222165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,973 miles (+5,544)4 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,973 miles
- Test number
- 826924322165
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass73,429 miles (+9,941)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2012
- Odometer
- 73,429 miles
- Test number
- 288273841113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,488 miles (+8,819)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2011
- Odometer
- 63,488 miles
- Test number
- 602728330117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,669 miles (+9,790)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2010
- Odometer
- 54,669 miles
- Test number
- 791958749155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,879 miles (+12,416)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2009
- Odometer
- 44,879 miles
- Test number
- 482263538137
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass32,463 miles (+6,133)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2008
- Odometer
- 32,463 miles
- Test number
- 304745437199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,330 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 26,330 miles
- Test number
- 901618936241
- NoteNail in o/s/r tyre .
Questions about V6 OYH
- Does V6 OYH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V6 OYH is valid until 15 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V6 OYH?
- The MOT on V6 OYH is valid until 15 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V6 OYH done?
- V6 OYH was recorded at 118,969 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2026, an average of 4,698 miles a year.
- Has V6 OYH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V6 OYH has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on V6 OYH ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 27 May 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on V6 OYH find?
- V6 OYH passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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