P21MAX - VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
MOT: ValidGB
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Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
Environmental Impact
Status & Compliance
Data provided by DVLA
MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 22 MOT tests
The vehicle is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf, registered in May 2006 with registration number P21MAX. It has a grey exterior and is equipped with a 3,200cc petrol engine, emitting 235 g/km of CO2. The car's current MOT is valid until 13 July 2025, with the latest test conducted on 4 July 2024; no advisory notes were recorded. The vehicle has a recorded mileage of 68,731 miles and is currently taxed. No additional mechanical issues or advisories are noted from the recent MOT.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
22
Passed Tests
16
Failed Tests
6
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 04 July 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 68,731 mi
Expires: 13 July 2025
Failed - 01 July 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 68,718 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))
- Major Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Passed - 14 July 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 66,847 mi
Expires: 13 July 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Failed - 07 July 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 66,843 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Major Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed - 30 June 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 64,780 mi
Expires: 12 July 2023
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Minor Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 29 June 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 61,516 mi
Expires: 12 July 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 13 July 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 60,229 mi
Expires: 12 July 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 19 July 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 58,052 mi
Expires: 18 January 2021
Failed - 18 July 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 58,052 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Major Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Major Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative on suspension arm (4.1.5 (a))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Passed - 26 February 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 55,999 mi
Expires: 27 February 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 28 February 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 52,909 mi
Expires: 27 February 2019
Passed - 15 February 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 46,529 mi
Expires: 14 February 2018
Failed - 10 February 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 46,488 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Major Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Major Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Major Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Major Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear tyre has cracks in the sidewall
Passed - 04 February 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 39,116 mi
Expires: 09 February 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges wearing close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 10 February 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 35,633 mi
Expires: 09 February 2016
Passed - 06 February 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 32,027 mi
Expires: 05 February 2015
Failed - 06 February 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 32,027 mi
Passed - 25 January 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 28,419 mi
Expires: 16 February 2013
Passed - 02 February 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 24,129 mi
Expires: 16 February 2012
Failed - 02 February 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 24,129 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Passed - 17 February 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 19,753 mi
Expires: 16 February 2011
Passed - 11 February 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 10,926 mi
Expires: 10 February 2010
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for P21MAX?
The MOT expires on 13 July 2025.
What is the tax status of P21MAX?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 December 2025.
What are the specifications of P21MAX?
This is a 2006 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF in Grey. It runs on Petrol with a 3200cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of P21MAX?
This vehicle produces 235 g/km of CO2 emissions.