Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc
X6 BUTMOT history
X6 BUT is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Jun 2007. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 147,603 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 147,603 mi
- At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 7,695 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X6 BUT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 5 Jun 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X6 BUT was last recorded at 147,603 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 147,602 miles · 27 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 7,695 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 147,603 miles
- 2025 – 144,574 miles
- 2024 – 141,195 miles
- 2023 – 136,055 miles
- 2022 – 133,395 miles
- 2021 – 128,371 miles
- 2020 – 123,132 miles
- 2019 – 116,690 miles
- 2018 – 106,248 miles
- 2017 – 95,774 miles
- 2016 – 82,659 miles
- 2015 – 72,127 miles
- 2014 – 65,127 miles
- 2013 – 58,435 miles
- 2012 – 47,027 miles
- 2011 – 38,061 miles
- 2010 – 23,506 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass147,603 miles
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Side repeater not working
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Full MOT history
23 tests since 4 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass147,603 miles (+1)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 147,603 miles
- Test number
- 172218432817
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Fail147,602 miles (+3,028)2 major2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,602 miles
- Test number
- 993716783988
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Pass144,574 miles (+43)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 144,574 miles
- Test number
- 518850448151
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Fail144,531 miles (+3,336)6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,531 miles
- Test number
- 672265046774
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- 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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass141,195 miles (+5,140)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 141,195 miles
- Test number
- 847558170102
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,055 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 136,055 miles
- Test number
- 252865362759
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail136,055 miles (+2,660)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,055 miles
- Test number
- 639867989195
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Pass133,395 miles (+5,024)3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2023
- Odometer
- 133,395 miles
- Test number
- 813167774196
- MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass128,371 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2022
- Odometer
- 128,371 miles
- Test number
- 238305538964
- MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail128,371 miles (+5,239)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,371 miles
- Test number
- 707861112816
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass123,132 miles (+6,442)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2021
- Odometer
- 123,132 miles
- Test number
- 161973866706
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront tyres wearing very badly inner edge cords will be exposed very soon
- AdvisoryBoth headlight output and beam pattern just meeting requirements
Pass116,690 miles (+10,442)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 116,690 miles
- Test number
- 778213767501
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryHeadlight output poor
Pass106,248 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 106,248 miles
- Test number
- 454471707609
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated will need replacing very soon (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Fail106,247 miles (+10,473)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,247 miles
- Test number
- 129039146847
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine iam embarrassed to fail on emissions rule madness (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated will need replacing very soon (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth tyres wearing very badly inner edge
Pass95,774 miles (+13,115)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 95,774 miles
- Test number
- 583791023125
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass82,659 miles (+10,532)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 82,659 miles
- Test number
- 780124712396
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin uneven wear (3.5.1g)
Pass72,127 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 72,127 miles
- Test number
- 125936635138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,127 miles (+7,000)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,127 miles
- Test number
- 165046835105
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass65,127 miles (+6,692)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 65,127 miles
- Test number
- 715377434188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,435 miles (+11,408)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 58,435 miles
- Test number
- 849282753169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,027 miles (+8,966)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 47,027 miles
- Test number
- 207805542108
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
Pass38,061 miles (+14,555)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 38,061 miles
- Test number
- 287454951470
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,506 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 23,506 miles
- Test number
- 424395150168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X6 BUT
- Does X6 BUT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X6 BUT is valid until 19 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X6 BUT?
- The MOT on X6 BUT is valid until 19 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X6 BUT done?
- X6 BUT was recorded at 147,603 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 7,695 miles a year.
- Has X6 BUT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X6 BUT has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on X6 BUT 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 X6 BUT find?
- X6 BUT passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; central rear seat belt buckle slightly damaged; front exhaust mounting defective, and 6 more.
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