VOLKSWAGEN GOLF AK56KWD has 23 MOTs

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This 2006 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 17 MOTs and Failed 6 times since 2009

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 78,429 miles 6 months ago on Friday 16th January 2026 at 10:28.

The current MOT will expire in 6 months on Friday 15th January 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 12 months on Thursday 1st July 2027.

AK56KWD MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED15TH JANUARY 202778,429 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED10TH DECEMBER 20247TH JANUARY 202677,584 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED10TH DECEMBER 202477,584 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. PRS - Offside Front Road Wheel Fixing Missing X1 Wheel Bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  5. PRS - Nearside Front Road Wheel Fixing Missing X1 Wheel Bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  6. PRS - Offside Rear Road Wheel Fixing Missing X1 Wheel Bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  7. PRS - Nearside Rear Road Wheel Fixing Missing X1 Wheel Bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))
PASSED8TH JANUARY 20247TH JANUARY 202576,685 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  4. MINOR - Offside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED4TH JANUARY 20235TH JANUARY 202474,713 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
PASSED6TH JANUARY 20225TH JANUARY 202372,592 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED6TH JANUARY 202272,592 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  2. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED9TH DECEMBER 20204TH JANUARY 202270,783 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt Nearside And Offside Rear
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  6. ADVISORY - Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Both Rear Tyres Splitting In Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED30TH DECEMBER 20194TH JANUARY 202169,656 MI
PASSED5TH DECEMBER 20184TH JANUARY 202067,796 MI
PASSED5TH JANUARY 20184TH JANUARY 201965,622 MI
PASSED18TH NOVEMBER 201617TH NOVEMBER 201762,186 MI
FAILED18TH NOVEMBER 201662,186 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm 195/65/15/91v (4.1.e.1)
PASSED17TH NOVEMBER 201516TH NOVEMBER 201659,742 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted
  3. ADVISORY - Under Trays And Inner Wheel Arch Covers Fitted
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Edge. Strong Advise Replacement (4.1.e.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Edge. Strong Advise Replacement (4.1.e.1)
FAILED16TH NOVEMBER 201559,721 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted
  3. FAIL - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Wiper Blade Deterioration
  5. ADVISORY - Under Trays And Inner Wheel Arch Covers Fitted
  6. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords Tearing Top Of Sidewalls Showing Cords (4.1.d.1a)
  7. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords Tearing Top Of Sidewalls Showing Cords (4.1.d.1a)
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Edge. Strong Advise Replacement (4.1.e.1)
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Edge. Strong Advise Replacement (4.1.e.1)
PASSED10TH NOVEMBER 20149TH NOVEMBER 201558,749 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Offside Front Tyre Worn On Inner Edge
  2. USER ENTERED - Both Rear Tyres Perished
PASSED7TH NOVEMBER 20137TH NOVEMBER 201453,481 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  2. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  3. USER ENTERED - Both Rear Tyres Perrished
FAILED1ST NOVEMBER 201353,423 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Rear Brake Binding (3.7.b.1)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Rear Brake Binding (3.7.b.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  4. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  5. USER ENTERED - Both Rear Tyres Perrished
PASSED17TH OCTOBER 20127TH NOVEMBER 201350,250 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Neerside Rear Tyre Perrished
  2. USER ENTERED - Offside Rear Tyre Perrished
  3. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted To Rear
FAILED20TH OCTOBER 201145,409 MI
 
  1. PRS - Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
PASSED20TH OCTOBER 20117TH NOVEMBER 201245,409 MI
PASSED19TH OCTOBER 20107TH NOVEMBER 201138,310 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED4TH NOVEMBER 20097TH NOVEMBER 201029,891 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

AK56KWD Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 74% | MOT Failure Rate: 26%

AK56KWD MOT Comments

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AK56KWD Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 78,429 miles | Average yearly mileage: 3,921 miles

AK56KWD FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration AK56KWD was manufactured on Tuesday 7th November 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 78,429 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 3,921 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 23 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Golf beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2009. We can see 6 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means AK56KWD has a 74% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 34 Advisories, 5 PRS Notices, 7 Minor, 1 Major, 1 Dangerous and 7 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Golf is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 12 months on Thursday 1st July 2027 .

Does AK56KWD have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 6th July 2026 AK56KWD does have an active MOT. Read more

Is AK56KWD Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 6th July 2026 AK56KWD does have Tax. Read more

When does AK56KWD Tax expire?

The current Tax for AK56KWD will expire in 12 months on Thursday 1st July 2027. 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 AK56KWD MOT expire?

The current MOT for AK56KWD will expire in 6 months on Friday 15th January 2027. Read more

When did AK56KWD have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for AK56KWD was on Friday 16th January 2026 at 10:28. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has AK56KWD Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for AK56KWD 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 AK56KWD Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for AK56KWD we can see 6 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 74% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is AK56KWD?

AK56KWD is registered as a 2006 Volkswagen Golf. Read more

How many miles has AK56KWD done?

The odometer reading for AK56KWD at the last MOT in January 2026 was 78,429 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 3,921 miles per year. Read more

How old is AK56KWD?

The vehicle AK56KWD was manufactured in 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 7th November 2006. Read more

What colour is AK56KWD?

The official colour of AK56KWD is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does AK56KWD have?

AK56KWD has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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