Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 3,200 cc

V6 XREMOT history

V6 XRE is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 113,331 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

V6 XRE grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Aug 2027
Mileage
113,331 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,315 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for V6 XRE in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
V6 XRE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
23 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V6 XRE was last recorded at 113,331 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 1,030 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,301 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,030 miles
Average per year
5,315 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,331 miles
  • 2025 – 112,301 miles
  • 2024 – 109,563 miles
  • 2023 – 108,489 miles
  • 2022 – 103,967 miles
  • 2021 – 100,427 miles
  • 2020 – 96,486 miles
  • 2019 – 95,563 miles
  • 2018 – 86,444 miles
  • 2017 – 73,641 miles
  • 2016 – 68,549 miles
  • 2015 – 62,746 miles
  • 2014 – 55,024 miles
  • 2013 – 48,768 miles
  • 2012 – 39,626 miles
  • 2011 – 31,955 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,331 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 pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 6 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,331 miles (+1,030)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    113,331 miles
    Test number
    107869010059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass112,301 miles (+2,738)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    112,301 miles
    Test number
    343084520494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass109,563 miles (+1,074)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    109,563 miles
    Test number
    331907072202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass108,489 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    108,489 miles
    Test number
    299803752342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail108,486 miles (+4,519)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,486 miles
    Test number
    519904166494
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 REAR (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass103,967 miles (+3,540)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    103,967 miles
    Test number
    865682981656
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass100,427 miles (+3,941)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    100,427 miles
    Test number
    599933711650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass96,486 miles (+923)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    96,486 miles
    Test number
    573525396278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass95,563 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    95,563 miles
    Test number
    893616493766
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Fail95,558 miles (+9,114)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,558 miles
    Test number
    627573091873
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass86,444 miles (+12,803)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    86,444 miles
    Test number
    603424873227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  12. Pass73,641 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    73,641 miles
    Test number
    206846080468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass73,616 miles (+5,067)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    73,616 miles
    Test number
    167956574495
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
  14. Pass68,549 miles (+5,803)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    68,549 miles
    Test number
    840524877276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass62,746 miles (+76)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    62,746 miles
    Test number
    568770215249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail62,670 miles (+7,646)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,670 miles
    Test number
    596467295162
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  17. Pass55,024 miles (+6,256)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    55,024 miles
    Test number
    836649894195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,768 miles (+9,142)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    48,768 miles
    Test number
    338196903402
    • NoteNearside front tyre valve perished
  19. Pass39,626 miles (+7,671)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    39,626 miles
    Test number
    278943342462
    • NoteFront brake discs worn and lipped,brake pads more than 2/3 worn?
    • NoteFront tyres wearing low on inner edges
    • NoteRear brake pads 2/3 worn?
  20. Pass31,955 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    31,955 miles
    Test number
    649486821127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V6 XRE

Does V6 XRE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V6 XRE is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V6 XRE?
The MOT on V6 XRE is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V6 XRE done?
V6 XRE was recorded at 113,331 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 5,315 miles a year.
Has V6 XRE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V6 XRE has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on V6 XRE 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 XRE find?
V6 XRE passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

Browse all V6X registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.