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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2007 · 3,200 cc

Y6 MKVMOT history

Y6 MKV is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Jun 2007. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 115,083 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

Y6 MKV red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jul 2027
Mileage
115,083 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,280 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y6 MKV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
27 Jun 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y6 MKV was last recorded at 115,083 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 4,915 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,168 miles · 16 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,915 miles
Average per year
5,280 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,083 miles
  • 2025 – 110,168 miles
  • 2024 – 106,290 miles
  • 2023 – 98,577 miles
  • 2022 – 98,085 miles
  • 2021 – 95,695 miles
  • 2020 – 92,239 miles
  • 2019 – 90,842 miles
  • 2018 – 88,682 miles
  • 2017 – 87,543 miles
  • 2016 – 86,467 miles
  • 2015 – 74,462 miles
  • 2014 – 65,673 miles
  • 2013 – 60,804 miles
  • 2012 – 38,309 miles
  • 2011 – 35,994 miles
  • 2010 – 29,633 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,083 miles
  • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NSF and OSF (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective NSF and OSF wipers smear the screen in areas (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF and OSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront NSF and OSF brake disc splash shields corroded and holed
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF lower arm rearmost bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear NSR and OSR shock absorber casings corroded
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NSR and OSR (5.3.3 (b) (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 Brake disc splash shield corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,083 miles (+4,915)2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    115,083 miles
    Test number
    420435259066
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NSF and OSF (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective NSF and OSF wipers smear the screen in areas (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF and OSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront NSF and OSF brake disc splash shields corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF lower arm rearmost bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear NSR and OSR shock absorber casings corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NSR and OSR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass110,168 miles (+11)2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    110,168 miles
    Test number
    384147519022
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective NSF and OSF wipers smear the screen in areas (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc splash shield corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing NSR and OSR casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail110,157 miles (+3,867)2 major2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,157 miles
    Test number
    843476915292
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed BET test failed, lambda very high, exhaust system blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases All joints leaking (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective NSF and OSF wipers smear the screen in areas (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc splash shield corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing NSR and OSR casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass106,290 miles (+7,713)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    106,290 miles
    Test number
    792379517176
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • 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))

  5. Pass98,577 miles (+492)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    98,577 miles
    Test number
    208297012847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass98,085 miles (+2,390)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    98,085 miles
    Test number
    557659557635
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass95,695 miles (+3,456)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    95,695 miles
    Test number
    533322566083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass92,239 miles (+1,397)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    92,239 miles
    Test number
    510210028977
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  9. Pass90,842 miles (+2,160)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    90,842 miles
    Test number
    769944209507
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  10. Pass88,682 miles (+1,139)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    88,682 miles
    Test number
    721518006442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass87,543 miles (+1,076)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    87,543 miles
    Test number
    595054962731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass86,467 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    86,467 miles
    Test number
    647441103857
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

  13. Fail86,467 miles (+4,160)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,467 miles
    Test number
    128954901454
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

  14. Pass82,307 miles (+7,845)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    82,307 miles
    Test number
    889115899356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass74,462 miles (+8,789)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    74,462 miles
    Test number
    307245625248
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  16. Fail65,673 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,673 miles
    Test number
    119108324335
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  17. Pass65,673 miles (+4,869)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    65,673 miles
    Test number
    467298224310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,804 miles (+8,152)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    60,804 miles
    Test number
    627862203338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,652 miles (+14,343)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    52,652 miles
    Test number
    185498763096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,309 miles (+2,315)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    38,309 miles
    Test number
    845574952032
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass35,994 miles (+1,296)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    35,994 miles
    Test number
    229437311231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,698 miles (+5,065)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    34,698 miles
    Test number
    647810231198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,633 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    29,633 miles
    Test number
    264251320100
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteWIPERS SLIGHT SMEAR

Questions about Y6 MKV

Does Y6 MKV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y6 MKV is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y6 MKV?
The MOT on Y6 MKV is valid until 15 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y6 MKV done?
Y6 MKV was recorded at 115,083 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 5,280 miles a year.
Has Y6 MKV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y6 MKV has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on Y6 MKV 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 Y6 MKV find?
Y6 MKV passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 11 advisories: front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nsf and osf; front windscreen wiper blade defective nsf and osf wipers smear the screen in areas; central rear upper stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working, and 10 more.

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