SO56EKJ - VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 5 days ago
Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 23 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
23
Passed Tests
17
Failed Tests
6
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 15 December 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 145,118 mi
Expires: 14 December 2026
Minor Defects:
- Minor Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- Advisory Secondary bonnet catch sticking
- Advisory Front Bumper damaged
- Advisory Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Inner wing trim damaged and not fully secured
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pad warning wiring broken
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Front Outer sill repaired with body filler
- Advisory Rear Exhaust heatshield insecure
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/115 (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Front 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 Slight wear inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front 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))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Failed - 11 December 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 145,118 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Major Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Major Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- Major Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Minor Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Minor Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- Advisory Secondary bonnet catch sticking
- Advisory Front Bumper damaged
- Advisory Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Inner wing trim damaged and not fully secured
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pad warning wiring broken
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Front Outer sill repaired with body filler
- Advisory Rear Exhaust heatshield insecure
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/115 (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Front 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 Slight wear inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front 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))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Passed - 18 November 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 136,243 mi
Expires: 12 December 2025
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Failed - 16 November 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 136,219 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Passed - 06 December 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 128,999 mi
Expires: 12 December 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Passed - 02 December 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 124,287 mi
Expires: 12 December 2023
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Failed - 28 November 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 124,287 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Passed - 06 December 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 117,380 mi
Expires: 12 December 2022
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))
Passed - 03 December 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 110,524 mi
Expires: 12 December 2021
Passed - 02 December 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 104,202 mi
Expires: 12 December 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box. (6.1.2 (a))
Failed - 02 December 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 104,202 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box. (6.1.2 (a))
Passed - 13 December 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 89,553 mi
Expires: 12 December 2019
Failed - 13 December 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 89,553 mi
Passed - 23 November 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 81,572 mi
Expires: 01 December 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Passed - 16 November 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 76,226 mi
Expires: 01 December 2017
Passed - 28 November 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 70,526 mi
Expires: 01 December 2016
Passed - 02 December 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 64,745 mi
Expires: 01 December 2015
Passed - 07 January 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 57,623 mi
Expires: 11 January 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed - 06 January 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 57,623 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Major Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Major Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 09 January 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 48,873 mi
Expires: 11 January 2014
Passed - 09 January 2012 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 41,869 mi
Expires: 11 January 2013
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Airbag fault warning lamp illuminated.
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Passed - 31 December 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 36,027 mi
Expires: 11 January 2012
Passed - 05 January 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 27,825 mi
Expires: 11 January 2011
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for SO56EKJ?
The MOT expires on 14 December 2026.
What is the tax status of SO56EKJ?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 January 2027.
What are the specifications of SO56EKJ?
This is a 2007 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF in Black. It runs on Petrol with a 1390cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of SO56EKJ?
This vehicle produces 165 g/km of CO2 emissions.