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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.

V6 OYH silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
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

Pass118,969 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.

  • 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.

  1. Pass118,969 miles (+1,510)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2027
    Odometer
    118,969 miles
    Test number
    588072232151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass117,459 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    117,459 miles
    Test number
    730327734875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. Pass112,626 miles (+4,331)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    112,626 miles
    Test number
    357763833665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. 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)
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. Pass100,335 miles (+3,223)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2019
    Odometer
    100,335 miles
    Test number
    893932036591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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)
  13. 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)
  14. 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)
  15. 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)
  16. 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)
  17. Pass86,142 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    86,142 miles
    Test number
    727948144134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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)
  19. Pass82,181 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    82,181 miles
    Test number
    366364543147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. 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)
  21. Pass78,973 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    78,973 miles
    Test number
    786944222165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. 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)
  23. Pass73,429 miles (+9,941)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    73,429 miles
    Test number
    288273841113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass63,488 miles (+8,819)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    63,488 miles
    Test number
    602728330117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass54,669 miles (+9,790)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    54,669 miles
    Test number
    791958749155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. 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)
  27. Pass32,463 miles (+6,133)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2008
    Odometer
    32,463 miles
    Test number
    304745437199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. 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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