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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 3,200 cc

V6 VBNMOT history

V6 VBN is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 132,212 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

V6 VBN blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jan 2027
Mileage
132,212 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,831 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V6 VBN
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
1 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V6 VBN was last recorded at 132,212 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 3,123 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,089 miles · 13 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,123 miles
Average per year
5,831 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,212 miles
  • 2025 – 129,089 miles
  • 2024 – 124,880 miles
  • 2023 – 119,470 miles
  • 2022 – 113,512 miles
  • 2020 – 105,643 miles
  • 2019 – 102,328 miles
  • 2018 – 98,036 miles
  • 2017 – 92,413 miles
  • 2016 – 86,747 miles
  • 2015 – 80,104 miles
  • 2014 – 73,839 miles
  • 2013 – 64,986 miles
  • 2012 – 59,552 miles
  • 2011 – 55,661 miles
  • 2010 – 49,757 miles
  • 2009 – 37,282 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,212 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18y

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,212 miles (+3,123)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    132,212 miles
    Test number
    148968821786
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  2. Pass129,089 miles (+4,209)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    129,089 miles
    Test number
    253096611940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass124,880 miles (+5,410)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    124,880 miles
    Test number
    788635613850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass119,470 miles (+5,958)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    119,470 miles
    Test number
    268088048462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass113,512 miles (+7,869)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    113,512 miles
    Test number
    641137582618
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass105,643 miles (+190)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    105,643 miles
    Test number
    317305784736
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18y (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail105,453 miles (+3,121)3 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,453 miles
    Test number
    535630791548
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18y (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass102,332 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    102,332 miles
    Test number
    432504960184
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Fail102,328 miles (+4,292)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,328 miles
    Test number
    339388837435
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass98,036 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    98,036 miles
    Test number
    612801710929
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail98,036 miles (+5,623)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,036 miles
    Test number
    220196416616
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm worn inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre worn inner
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass92,413 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    92,413 miles
    Test number
    125150331380
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail92,413 miles (+5,666)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,413 miles
    Test number
    461969913385
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass86,747 miles (+6,643)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    86,747 miles
    Test number
    188304952192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass80,104 miles (+6,265)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    80,104 miles
    Test number
    257438447662
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass73,839 miles (+8,853)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    73,839 miles
    Test number
    559474954350
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass64,986 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    64,986 miles
    Test number
    517321953321
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail64,979 miles (+5,427)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,979 miles
    Test number
    487009143440
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside front tyre perished

  19. Pass59,552 miles (+3,891)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    59,552 miles
    Test number
    577040352333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,661 miles (+5,904)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    55,661 miles
    Test number
    829724841313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass49,757 miles (+12,475)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    49,757 miles
    Test number
    834183960350
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on edge

  22. Pass37,282 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    37,282 miles
    Test number
    304889979421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V6 VBN

Does V6 VBN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V6 VBN is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V6 VBN?
The MOT on V6 VBN is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V6 VBN done?
V6 VBN was recorded at 132,212 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 5,831 miles a year.
Has V6 VBN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V6 VBN has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on V6 VBN 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 VBN find?
V6 VBN passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front road wheel slightly distorted.

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