VOLKSWAGEN GOLF BK56PNY has 25 MOTs

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This 2006 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 17 MOTs and Failed 8 times since 2009

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 195,753 miles 4 months ago on Tuesday 20th January 2026 at 12:32.

The current MOT will expire in 8 months on Saturday 30th January 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 1 year on Tuesday 1st June 2027.

BK56PNY MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED30TH JANUARY 2027195,753 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED7TH JANUARY 2026195,734 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Integral Body Structure Corroded To The Extent That The Rigidity Of The Assembly Is Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Integral Body Structure Corroded To The Extent That The Rigidity Of The Assembly Is Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Rear Integral Body Structure Corroded To The Extent That The Rigidity Of The Assembly Is Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED31ST JANUARY 202530TH JANUARY 2026190,526 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Near Axle And Chassis (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded Both Sides Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Lower Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Lower Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
FAILED22ND JANUARY 2025190,516 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Brake Performance Unable To Be Tested Brake Is Binding (1.2.1 (g))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Near Axle And Chassis (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded Both Sides Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Front Lower Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Lower Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED18TH JANUARY 202424TH JANUARY 2025183,895 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  6. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin Outer Pad 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED18TH JANUARY 202324TH JANUARY 2024175,491 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Coil Spring Mounting Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Mounting Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED25TH JANUARY 202224TH JANUARY 2023171,289 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED12TH JANUARY 2022171,249 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Engine Mounting Damaged But Not To Excess Bottom Engine Mount Bush Damaged Due To Engine Misfire Causing Excessive Movement. (6.1.8 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  8. MAJOR - Exhaust Emits Clearly Visible Black Smoke During Acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
PASSED6TH JANUARY 202122ND JANUARY 2022162,981 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED6TH JANUARY 2021162,981 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED23RD JANUARY 202022ND JANUARY 2021155,273 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED20TH JANUARY 2020155,269 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED7TH JANUARY 201914TH JANUARY 2020149,676 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Back Pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
FAILED7TH JANUARY 2019149,673 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Back Pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED6TH JANUARY 201814TH JANUARY 2019135,371 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED4TH JANUARY 201714TH JANUARY 2018122,140 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Side Repeater Has Light Sources Not Illuminating, But Not More Than 50% (1.4.a.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Front Bush (2.4.g.2)
PASSED15TH JANUARY 201614TH JANUARY 2017111,566 MI
FAILED15TH JANUARY 201697,683 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Beam Image Obviously Incorrect (1.8.a.1b)
  2. PRS - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
PASSED29TH OCTOBER 201418TH NOVEMBER 2015103,347 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
PASSED25TH OCTOBER 201318TH NOVEMBER 201494,684 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
PASSED19TH OCTOBER 201218TH NOVEMBER 201383,102 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)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  4. USER ENTERED - Offside Wiper Blade Torn
  5. USER ENTERED - Both Front Tie Rods Slight Play
  6. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  7. USER ENTERED - Both Rear Tyres Cracking In Tread
PASSED31ST OCTOBER 201118TH NOVEMBER 201273,016 MI
PASSED19TH NOVEMBER 201018TH NOVEMBER 201162,285 MI
PASSED7TH SEPTEMBER 20096TH SEPTEMBER 201043,093 MI
FAILED7TH SEPTEMBER 200943,090 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 (4.1.e.1)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

BK56PNY Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 68% | MOT Failure Rate: 32%

BK56PNY MOT Comments

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BK56PNY Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 195,753 miles | Average yearly mileage: 9,788 miles

BK56PNY FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration BK56PNY was manufactured on Monday 23rd October 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 195,753 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 9,788 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 25 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Golf beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2009. We can see 8 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means BK56PNY has a 68% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 56 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 12 Major, 1 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 1 year on Tuesday 1st June 2027 .

Does BK56PNY have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 29th May 2026 BK56PNY does have an active MOT. Read more

Is BK56PNY Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 29th May 2026 BK56PNY does have Tax. Read more

When does BK56PNY Tax expire?

The current Tax for BK56PNY will expire in 1 year on Tuesday 1st June 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 BK56PNY MOT expire?

The current MOT for BK56PNY will expire in 8 months on Saturday 30th January 2027. Read more

When did BK56PNY have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for BK56PNY was on Tuesday 20th January 2026 at 12:32. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has BK56PNY Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for BK56PNY 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 BK56PNY Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for BK56PNY we can see 8 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 68% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is BK56PNY?

BK56PNY is registered as a 2006 Volkswagen Golf. Read more

How many miles has BK56PNY done?

The odometer reading for BK56PNY at the last MOT in January 2026 was 195,753 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 9,788 miles per year. Read more

How old is BK56PNY?

The vehicle BK56PNY was manufactured in 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. It was first registered on Monday 23rd October 2006. Read more

What colour is BK56PNY?

The official colour of BK56PNY is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does BK56PNY have?

BK56PNY has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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