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VOLKSWAGEN

GOLF MATCH FSI 115 · Silver

VN56 VGY
VOLKSWAGEN VN56 VGY
MOTExpired
MOT due11 Dec 2025
First reg1 Dec 2006
Mileage166,172 mi
TaxTaxed
Tax due1 Feb 2026

Vehicle age

19 years and 7 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 7 September 2025.

PASSED · 6 Dec 2024
Test date6 Dec 2024
Expiry11 Dec 2025
Test number286970111935
Mileage166,172 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED · 5 Dec 2024
Test date5 Dec 2024
Expiry
Test number415180251849
Mileage166,172 mi
MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED · 4 Dec 2023
Test date4 Dec 2023
Expiry11 Dec 2024
Test number164465947035
Mileage160,400 mi
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside rear damper shroud insecure
FAILED · 1 Dec 2023
Test date1 Dec 2023
Expiry
Test number483276893022
Mileage160,400 mi
MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
DangerousOffside front brake hose insecure
DangerousNearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside rear damper shroud insecure
PASSED · 9 Dec 2022
Test date9 Dec 2022
Expiry11 Dec 2023
Test number565316858991
Mileage155,373 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
FAILED · 9 Dec 2022
Test date9 Dec 2022
Expiry
Test number574670263992
Mileage155,373 mi
MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED · 9 Dec 2021
Test date9 Dec 2021
Expiry11 Dec 2022
Test number560718984309
Mileage149,464 mi
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))
FAILED · 8 Dec 2021
Test date8 Dec 2021
Expiry
Test number302607618737
Mileage149,464 mi
MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
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 has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
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))
PASSED · 11 Dec 2020
Test date11 Dec 2020
Expiry11 Dec 2021
Test number287917797607
Mileage143,354 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 10 Dec 2019
Test date10 Dec 2019
Expiry11 Dec 2020
Test number565175161386
Mileage139,047 mi
PASSED · 4 Dec 2018
Test date4 Dec 2018
Expiry11 Dec 2019
Test number916254577015
Mileage133,909 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated catch stiff (3.1 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
FAILED · 4 Dec 2018
Test date4 Dec 2018
Expiry
Test number125114702599
Mileage133,909 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated catch stiff (3.1 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 5 Dec 2017
Test date5 Dec 2017
Expiry11 Dec 2018
Test number549126049754
Mileage128,378 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
FAILED · 5 Dec 2017
Test date5 Dec 2017
Expiry
Test number107933686746
Mileage128,378 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
FailNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
PASSED · 7 Dec 2016
Test date7 Dec 2016
Expiry11 Dec 2017
Test number803771587424
Mileage123,352 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
FAILED · 7 Dec 2016
Test date7 Dec 2016
Expiry
Test number918543312538
Mileage123,352 mi
FailNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
PASSED · 5 Dec 2015
Test date5 Dec 2015
Expiry11 Dec 2016
Test number703904075863
Mileage117,500 mi
PASSED · 17 Nov 2014
Test date17 Nov 2014
Expiry11 Dec 2015
Test number339881324344
Mileage107,761 mi
PASSED · 14 Nov 2013
Test date14 Nov 2013
Expiry11 Dec 2014
Test number188798313369
Mileage95,344 mi
PASSED · 13 Nov 2012
Test date13 Nov 2012
Expiry11 Dec 2013
Test number589228812340
Mileage83,144 mi
AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
PASSED · 24 Nov 2011
Test date24 Nov 2011
Expiry11 Dec 2012
Test number355238621399
Mileage73,302 mi
AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
PASSED · 18 Nov 2010
Test date18 Nov 2010
Expiry11 Dec 2011
Test number640302020375
Mileage59,044 mi
PASSED · 17 Nov 2009
Test date17 Nov 2009
Expiry11 Dec 2010
Test number662391129320
Mileage45,618 mi