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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 3,189 cc

V6 YHSMOT history

V6 YHS is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 125,840 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2025.

V6 YHS blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
125,840 mi
At MOT on 20 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,942 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V6 YHS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,189 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V6 YHS was last recorded at 125,840 miles on 20 Dec 2025, 483 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,357 miles · 14 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
483 miles
Average per year
4,942 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 125,840 miles
  • 2024 – 125,357 miles
  • 2022 – 124,610 miles
  • 2021 – 124,582 miles
  • 2019 – 121,006 miles
  • 2017 – 119,842 miles
  • 2016 – 117,746 miles
  • 2015 – 110,177 miles
  • 2014 – 101,620 miles
  • 2013 – 90,542 miles
  • 2012 – 87,151 miles
  • 2011 – 75,546 miles
  • 2010 – 63,948 miles
  • 2009 – 55,471 miles
  • 2008 – 45,209 miles
  • 2007 – 34,408 miles
  • 2006 – 28,164 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,840 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryEngine overheating if left running for too long
  • AdvisoryGeneral under vehicle suspension and body surface corrosion

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slightly scratched

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Engine overheating if left running too long

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Under vehicle body and suspension surface corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,840 miles (+483)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    125,840 miles
    Test number
    765403385188
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine overheating if left running for too long
    • AdvisoryGeneral under vehicle suspension and body surface corrosion
  2. Pass125,357 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    125,357 miles
    Test number
    309990447771
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slightly scratched (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine overheating if left running too long
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle body and suspension surface corrosion
  3. Fail125,357 miles (+747)10 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,357 miles
    Test number
    787727212458
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • 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))
    • MajorFront Headlamp levelling device inoperative sensor linkage is missing (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside rear brake is binding excessively (1.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot is split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Headlamp levelling device inoperative sensor linkage is missing (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slightly scratched (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine overheating if left running too long
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle body and suspension surface corrosion
  4. Pass124,610 miles (+28)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    124,610 miles
    Test number
    854246096347
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Fail124,582 miles (+3,576)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,582 miles
    Test number
    939394268188
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight wear in bot top strut mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake hose not fully secured
    • AdvisorySlight play and wear possibly in steering rack
  6. Pass121,006 miles (+1,164)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    121,006 miles
    Test number
    645767581858
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySills damaged (both)
  7. Pass119,842 miles (+2,096)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2018
    Odometer
    119,842 miles
    Test number
    955098586285
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges.
    • AdvisoryBoth sills damaged.
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  8. Pass117,746 miles (+7,569)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    117,746 miles
    Test number
    591863214597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass110,177 miles (+8,557)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    110,177 miles
    Test number
    188344785473
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  10. Pass101,620 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    101,620 miles
    Test number
    638372364064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail101,616 miles (+11,074)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,616 miles
    Test number
    725752154015
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass90,542 miles (+3,391)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    90,542 miles
    Test number
    146605243454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass87,151 miles (+11,605)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    87,151 miles
    Test number
    565005232053
    • NoteFront tyres worn low
  14. Pass75,546 miles (+11,598)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    75,546 miles
    Test number
    867382651080
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  15. Pass63,948 miles (+8,477)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    63,948 miles
    Test number
    891066450001
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
  16. Pass55,471 miles (+10,262)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    55,471 miles
    Test number
    753377389165
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  17. Pass45,209 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    45,209 miles
    Test number
    564136258242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail45,209 miles (+3,142)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,209 miles
    Test number
    540293558258
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  19. Pass42,067 miles (+7,659)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    42,067 miles
    Test number
    173122178002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,408 miles (+6,244)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    34,408 miles
    Test number
    491472087008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,164 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    28,164 miles
    Test number
    442045176003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V6 YHS

Does V6 YHS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V6 YHS is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V6 YHS?
The MOT on V6 YHS is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V6 YHS done?
V6 YHS was recorded at 125,840 miles at its MOT on 20 Dec 2025, an average of 4,942 miles a year.
Has V6 YHS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V6 YHS has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on V6 YHS 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 YHS find?
V6 YHS passed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes slightly corroded; engine overheating if left running for too long; general under vehicle suspension and body surface corrosion.

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