VN56VEF - VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated about 15 hours ago
Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 21 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
21
Passed Tests
17
Failed Tests
4
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 19 August 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 142,353 mi
Expires: 14 September 2026
Minor Defects:
- Minor Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Passed - 29 August 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 139,360 mi
Expires: 14 September 2025
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Failed - 28 August 2024 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 139,360 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Major Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Passed - 29 August 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 136,647 mi
Expires: 14 September 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Advisory Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed - 17 August 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 136,510 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- Major Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Advisory Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 15 September 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 129,646 mi
Expires: 14 September 2023
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Minor Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Minor Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Passed - 22 September 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 124,265 mi
Expires: 21 October 2022
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Failed - 22 September 2021 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 124,265 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Passed - 22 October 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 116,352 mi
Expires: 21 October 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Failed - 12 October 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 116,242 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Passed - 31 October 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 113,410 mi
Expires: 30 November 2020
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Passed - 31 October 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 109,182 mi
Expires: 30 November 2019
Passed - 02 November 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 105,647 mi
Expires: 30 November 2018
Passed - 16 November 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 99,974 mi
Expires: 30 November 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Passed - 06 November 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 92,852 mi
Expires: 30 November 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Both front lower suspension arms,rear bushes starting to split
Passed - 18 November 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 86,741 mi
Expires: 30 November 2015
Passed - 05 November 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 80,122 mi
Expires: 30 November 2014
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 - 06 November 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 71,335 mi
Expires: 30 November 2013
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Passed - 03 November 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 61,510 mi
Expires: 30 November 2012
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 02 November 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 50,057 mi
Expires: 30 November 2011
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Passed - 17 November 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 41,340 mi
Expires: 30 November 2010
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for VN56VEF?
The MOT expires on 14 September 2026.
What is the tax status of VN56VEF?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 July 2026.
What are the specifications of VN56VEF?
This is a 2006 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF in Blue. It runs on Diesel with a 1968cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of VN56VEF?
This vehicle produces 143 g/km of CO2 emissions.