VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT BN56GWY has 19 MOTs

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This 2006 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT has Passed 17 MOTs and Failed 2 times since 2009

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 122,877 miles 5 months ago on Wednesday 3rd December 2025 at 12:16.

The current MOT will expire in 8 months on Monday 14th December 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Thursday 1st April 2027.

BN56GWY MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED14TH DECEMBER 2026122,877 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED2ND DECEMBER 2025122,877 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Inner Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  2. MINOR - Offside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED9TH DECEMBER 202414TH DECEMBER 2025112,974 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Anti-Roll Bar Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement O/s And N/s Front Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED11TH DECEMBER 202314TH DECEMBER 2024103,362 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Coil Spring Corroded O/s And N/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED15TH NOVEMBER 202214TH DECEMBER 202385,721 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Undertray Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded O/s And N/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED15TH NOVEMBER 202285,721 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Undertray Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection
  4. MINOR - Offside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  5. MINOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded O/s And N/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Nearside Front Inner Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  9. MAJOR - Offside Front Inner Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
PASSED3RD DECEMBER 202114TH DECEMBER 202273,657 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Plastic Under Trays Fitted Preventing Full Inspection
PASSED10TH DECEMBER 202014TH DECEMBER 202165,825 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Plastic Under Trays Fitted Preventing Full Inspection
PASSED10TH DECEMBER 201914TH DECEMBER 202049,663 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Plastic Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Under Vehicle Componants
PASSED15TH DECEMBER 201814TH DECEMBER 201935,743 MI
PASSED6TH DECEMBER 201712TH DECEMBER 201834,888 MI
PASSED13TH DECEMBER 201612TH DECEMBER 201734,173 MI
PASSED9TH DECEMBER 20158TH DECEMBER 201633,319 MI
PASSED1ST SEPTEMBER 20141ST SEPTEMBER 201531,740 MI
PASSED30TH AUGUST 20131ST SEPTEMBER 201430,205 MI
PASSED28TH AUGUST 20121ST SEPTEMBER 201328,404 MI
PASSED4TH AUGUST 20111ST SEPTEMBER 201226,177 MI
PASSED9TH AUGUST 20101ST SEPTEMBER 201123,058 MI
PASSED10TH AUGUST 20091ST SEPTEMBER 201018,576 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

BN56GWY Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 89% | MOT Failure Rate: 11%

BN56GWY MOT Comments

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BN56GWY Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 122,877 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,467 miles

BN56GWY FAQs

This Volkswagen Passat with registration BN56GWY was manufactured on Friday 1st September 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 122,877 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 6,467 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 19 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Passat beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2009. We can see 2 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means BN56GWY has a 89% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Passat has had 30 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 5 Minor, 4 Major, 0 Dangerous and 0 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Passat is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 11 months on Thursday 1st April 2027 .

Does BN56GWY have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 1st May 2026 BN56GWY does have an active MOT. Read more

Is BN56GWY Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 1st May 2026 BN56GWY does have Tax. Read more

When does BN56GWY Tax expire?

The current Tax for BN56GWY will expire in 11 months on Thursday 1st April 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 BN56GWY MOT expire?

The current MOT for BN56GWY will expire in 8 months on Monday 14th December 2026. Read more

When did BN56GWY have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for BN56GWY was on Wednesday 3rd December 2025 at 12:16. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has BN56GWY Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 19 MOTs on record for BN56GWY 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 BN56GWY Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 19 MOTs on record for BN56GWY we can see 2 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 89% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is BN56GWY?

BN56GWY is registered as a 2006 Volkswagen Passat. Read more

How many miles has BN56GWY done?

The odometer reading for BN56GWY at the last MOT in December 2025 was 122,877 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 6,467 miles per year. Read more

How old is BN56GWY?

The vehicle BN56GWY was manufactured in 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. It was first registered on Friday 1st September 2006. Read more

What colour is BN56GWY?

The official colour of BN56GWY is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does BN56GWY have?

BN56GWY has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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