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WV56 GNJ
MOTValid
MOT due28 Aug 2026
First reg25 Sep 2006
Mileage135,672 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

19 years and 9 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 27 November 2025.

PASSED · 29 Aug 2025
Test date29 Aug 2025
Expiry28 Aug 2026
Test number353067732451
Mileage135,672 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
FAILED · 15 Aug 2025
Test date15 Aug 2025
Expiry
Test number167110360539
Mileage135,360 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
FAILED · 14 Jul 2025
Test date14 Jul 2025
Expiry
Test number821786554958
Mileage135,350 mi
MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED · 12 Jul 2024
Test date12 Jul 2024
Expiry11 Jul 2025
Test number757328765196
Mileage130,277 mi
MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED · 28 Jun 2023
Test date28 Jun 2023
Expiry27 Jun 2024
Test number619777521133
Mileage122,266 mi
AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
FAILED · 26 Jun 2023
Test date26 Jun 2023
Expiry
Test number240565841654
Mileage122,229 mi
AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
FAILED · 2 Jun 2023
Test date2 Jun 2023
Expiry
Test number630927209923
Mileage121,746 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bolt on (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bolt on (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
AdvisoryFront Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 15 Jun 2022
Test date15 Jun 2022
Expiry14 Jun 2023
Test number197436917153
Mileage111,282 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED · 27 Jul 2021
Test date27 Jul 2021
Expiry26 Jul 2022
Test number557782427968
Mileage109,646 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED · 2 Feb 2021
Test date2 Feb 2021
Expiry1 Feb 2022
Test number575032196585
Mileage108,373 mi
MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 2 Feb 2021
Test date2 Feb 2021
Expiry
Test number162024431520
Mileage108,373 mi
MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
PrsNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
PASSED · 30 Jan 2020
Test date30 Jan 2020
Expiry31 Jan 2021
Test number475653412386
Mileage105,459 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 30 Jan 2020
Test date30 Jan 2020
Expiry
Test number805549375150
Mileage105,459 mi
MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED · 1 Feb 2019
Test date1 Feb 2019
Expiry31 Jan 2020
Test number741691633314
Mileage102,819 mi
FAILED · 31 Jan 2019
Test date31 Jan 2019
Expiry
Test number131416916178
Mileage102,819 mi
MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
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 · 3 Jan 2018
Test date3 Jan 2018
Expiry2 Jan 2019
Test number891690402845
Mileage96,844 mi
FAILED · 3 Jan 2018
Test date3 Jan 2018
Expiry
Test number942556055036
Mileage96,843 mi
FailExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
PASSED · 3 Aug 2017
Test date3 Aug 2017
Expiry2 Aug 2018
Test number179916171044
Mileage94,157 mi
AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)
FAILED · 3 Aug 2017
Test date3 Aug 2017
Expiry
Test number562726293075
Mileage94,157 mi
FailNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
FailNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 5 Jan 2016
Test date5 Jan 2016
Expiry4 Jan 2017
Test number591649329831
Mileage83,399 mi
Advisorypass air bag turned off
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 28 Jul 2014
Test date28 Jul 2014
Expiry7 Aug 2015
Test number815339004243
Mileage69,459 mi
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
PASSED · 6 Aug 2013
Test date6 Aug 2013
Expiry7 Aug 2014
Test number418938913228
Mileage63,903 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User Enteredboth rear brake discs slightly corroded
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
PASSED · 8 Aug 2012
Test date8 Aug 2012
Expiry7 Aug 2013
Test number217431922249
Mileage60,720 mi
PASSED · 1 Dec 2011
Test date1 Dec 2011
Expiry30 Nov 2012
Test number406535531396
Mileage57,007 mi
PASSED · 1 Sep 2010
Test date1 Sep 2010
Expiry31 Aug 2011
Test number314884840440
Mileage44,040 mi
PASSED · 21 Aug 2009
Test date21 Aug 2009
Expiry20 Aug 2010
Test number222973339202
Mileage34,947 mi