VOLKSWAGEN GOLF AF56XGU has 21 MOTs

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This 2006 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 17 MOTs and Failed 4 times since 2009

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 155,736 miles 4 months ago on Wednesday 28th January 2026 at 10:00.

The current MOT will expire in 8 months on Wednesday 27th January 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 6 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026.

AF56XGU MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED27TH JANUARY 2027155,736 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Slight Damage To N/s/f Wing But No Sharp Edges Exposed
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Outer Sill Slight Damage
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn On Inner Edge / Close To Legal Limit, Sidewalls Cracking / Perishing, Nail In Tyre (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED19TH JANUARY 202518TH JANUARY 2026147,273 MI
PASSED4TH JANUARY 20243RD JANUARY 2025137,604 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED3RD JANUARY 2024137,604 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Brake Cable Guide Defective And Affecting Operation (1.1.15 (d))
PASSED10TH DECEMBER 202228TH DECEMBER 2023132,012 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Shock Absorbers Has Slight External Damage To The Casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
PASSED21ST DECEMBER 202128TH DECEMBER 2022124,819 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Flexible Pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  4. MINOR - Offside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED7TH DECEMBER 202028TH DECEMBER 2021117,479 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Flexi Pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  2. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
FAILED7TH DECEMBER 2020117,478 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Lens Seriously Defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Lens Seriously Defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Flexi Pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  6. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED21ST JUNE 201928TH DECEMBER 2020108,287 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED29TH JUNE 201828TH JUNE 2019101,060 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output Both (4.1.4 (b))
PASSED23RD AUGUST 20174TH SEPTEMBER 201899,828 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  2. ADVISORY - Headlamp Deteriorated But Light Output Not Reduced Both (1.7.5a)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded Both (2.4.c.1b)
PASSED18TH AUGUST 20164TH SEPTEMBER 201795,089 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Poor Beam Patterns From Both Headlamps
  2. ADVISORY - Engine Cover Fitted
PASSED10TH AUGUST 20154TH SEPTEMBER 201689,881 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Poor Beam Patterns From Both Headlamps
  2. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
PASSED23RD AUGUST 20144TH SEPTEMBER 201583,668 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - O/s/f Tyre Wearing On Iner Edge
  2. USER ENTERED - N/s/f Tyre Wearing On Iner Edge
  3. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  4. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
FAILED23RD AUGUST 201483,667 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. USER ENTERED - O/s/f Tyre Wearing On Iner Edge
  3. USER ENTERED - N/s/f Tyre Wearing On Iner Edge
  4. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  5. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
PASSED17TH AUGUST 20134TH SEPTEMBER 201467,595 MI
PASSED17TH AUGUST 20124TH SEPTEMBER 201353,043 MI
FAILED17TH AUGUST 201253,043 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre(s) Incorrect Because Different Size Tyres Are Fitted On The Same Axle. (4.1.a.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. USER ENTERED - Bonnet Cable And/or Latch Siezed.
PASSED1ST SEPTEMBER 20114TH SEPTEMBER 201240,484 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Outer Front Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated (2.5.c.1a)
PASSED1ST SEPTEMBER 20104TH SEPTEMBER 201132,834 MI
PASSED4TH SEPTEMBER 20094TH SEPTEMBER 201027,158 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Offside Front Tyre Just Within Limits Recommend Immediate Replacement
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

AF56XGU Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 81% | MOT Failure Rate: 19%

AF56XGU MOT Comments

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AF56XGU Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 155,736 miles | Average yearly mileage: 7,787 miles

AF56XGU FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration AF56XGU was manufactured on Monday 4th September 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 155,736 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 7,787 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 21 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Golf beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2009. We can see 4 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means AF56XGU has a 81% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 31 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 5 Minor, 7 Major, 0 Dangerous and 2 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Golf is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 6 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026 .

Does AF56XGU have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 3rd June 2026 AF56XGU does have an active MOT. Read more

Is AF56XGU Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 3rd June 2026 AF56XGU does have Tax. Read more

When does AF56XGU Tax expire?

The current Tax for AF56XGU will expire in 6 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does AF56XGU MOT expire?

The current MOT for AF56XGU will expire in 8 months on Wednesday 27th January 2027. Read more

When did AF56XGU have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for AF56XGU was on Wednesday 28th January 2026 at 10:00. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has AF56XGU Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 21 MOTs on record for AF56XGU we can see 17 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has AF56XGU Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 21 MOTs on record for AF56XGU we can see 4 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 81% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is AF56XGU?

AF56XGU is registered as a 2006 Volkswagen Golf. Read more

How many miles has AF56XGU done?

The odometer reading for AF56XGU at the last MOT in January 2026 was 155,736 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 7,787 miles per year. Read more

How old is AF56XGU?

The vehicle AF56XGU was manufactured in 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. It was first registered on Monday 4th September 2006. Read more

What colour is AF56XGU?

The official colour of AF56XGU is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does AF56XGU have?

AF56XGU has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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