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VOLKSWAGEN

GOLF · Grey

KM56 FWR
MOTExpired
MOT due27 Apr 2026
First reg13 Dec 2006
Mileage97,258 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

19 years and 6 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 29 March 2026.

FAILED · 13 Mar 2026
Test date13 Mar 2026
Expiry
Test number855590759720
Mileage97,258 mi
MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
MajorOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED · 28 Apr 2025
Test date28 Apr 2025
Expiry27 Apr 2026
Test number866480255819
Mileage88,993 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED · 26 Apr 2025
Test date26 Apr 2025
Expiry
Test number834509860441
Mileage88,990 mi
MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 6 Mar 2024
Test date6 Mar 2024
Expiry5 Mar 2025
Test number331128852025
Mileage86,259 mi
AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
FAILED · 5 Mar 2024
Test date5 Mar 2024
Expiry
Test number883380097394
Mileage86,259 mi
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
PASSED · 17 Feb 2023
Test date17 Feb 2023
Expiry16 Feb 2024
Test number835167555917
Mileage80,578 mi
FAILED · 17 Feb 2023
Test date17 Feb 2023
Expiry
Test number856351633688
Mileage80,578 mi
MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 17 Feb 2022
Test date17 Feb 2022
Expiry16 Feb 2023
Test number305449447967
Mileage77,511 mi
FAILED · 15 Feb 2022
Test date15 Feb 2022
Expiry
Test number999110645073
Mileage77,511 mi
MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorAnti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED · 3 Feb 2021
Test date3 Feb 2021
Expiry2 Feb 2022
Test number569300196337
Mileage75,027 mi
AdvisoryVehicle 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))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 31 Jan 2020
Test date31 Jan 2020
Expiry31 Jan 2021
Test number251701100988
Mileage72,320 mi
MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 21 Jan 2019
Test date21 Jan 2019
Expiry31 Jan 2020
Test number884554256191
Mileage67,471 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 8 Jan 2018
Test date8 Jan 2018
Expiry31 Jan 2019
Test number698406319613
Mileage62,322 mi
PASSED · 1 Feb 2017
Test date1 Feb 2017
Expiry31 Jan 2018
Test number638192323135
Mileage57,630 mi
AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
FAILED · 31 Jan 2017
Test date31 Jan 2017
Expiry
Test number575368206866
Mileage57,630 mi
AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
DangerousOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
FailNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FailNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FAILED · 31 Jan 2017
Test date31 Jan 2017
Expiry
Test number106352892615
Mileage57,626 mi
FailNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FailOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt evidence of grease but no apparent hole (2.5.C.1a)
PASSED · 26 Jan 2016
Test date26 Jan 2016
Expiry27 Jan 2017
Test number392839891264
Mileage51,943 mi
PASSED · 28 Jan 2015
Test date28 Jan 2015
Expiry27 Jan 2016
Test number767628525048
Mileage45,848 mi
PASSED · 9 Jan 2014
Test date9 Jan 2014
Expiry8 Jan 2015
Test number679469304002
Mileage39,315 mi
AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
User EnteredVery slight restricted movement in nearside rear caliper / cable - advise repairs
User EnteredOffside rear tyre inner edge worn
PASSED · 24 Jul 2012
Test date24 Jul 2012
Expiry23 Jul 2013
Test number206726602270
Mileage31,511 mi
PASSED · 6 Dec 2011
Test date6 Dec 2011
Expiry13 Dec 2012
Test number875690441303
Mileage28,629 mi
FAILED · 5 Dec 2011
Test date5 Dec 2011
Expiry
Test number427309431407
Mileage28,629 mi
FailNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
PASSED · 16 Nov 2010
Test date16 Nov 2010
Expiry13 Dec 2011
Test number540860420322
Mileage24,571 mi
FAILED · 15 Nov 2010
Test date15 Nov 2010
Expiry
Test number442809710449
Mileage24,571 mi
FailOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
PASSED · 11 Dec 2009
Test date11 Dec 2009
Expiry13 Dec 2010
Test number991615649321
Mileage18,888 mi