VOLKSWAGEN GOLF BN56YZH has 25 MOTs

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This 2006 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 17 MOTs and Failed 8 times since 2010

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 149,306 miles 2 weeks ago on Wednesday 15th July 2026 at 16:02.

The current MOT will expire in 12 months on Friday 16th July 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 2 months on Thursday 1st October 2026.

BN56YZH MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED16TH JULY 2027149,306 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Front Sub-Frame Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  4. MINOR - Offside Front Sub-Frame Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  5. MINOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  6. MINOR - Offside Front Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Vehicle Structure Or Chassis Corroded Within 30cm Of A Mounting, But Not Seriously Affecting Overall Security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Vehicle Structure Or Chassis Corroded Within 30cm Of A Mounting, But Not Seriously Affecting Overall Security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED17TH JULY 202516TH JULY 2026149,072 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Front Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
PASSED2ND JULY 202411TH JULY 2025143,893 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Front Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
FAILED2ND JULY 2024143,893 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  3. MINOR - Offside Front Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
PASSED12TH JULY 202311TH JULY 2024137,105 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. MINOR - Front Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
PASSED10TH JUNE 20228TH JULY 2023128,354 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Front Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  3. MINOR - Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED10TH JUNE 2022128,354 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Front Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  4. MINOR - Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED19TH JUNE 20218TH JULY 2022120,488 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Front Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  3. MINOR - Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED9TH JULY 20208TH JULY 2021115,912 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Front Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
PASSED12TH JULY 201911TH JANUARY 2021110,547 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  6. MINOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  7. MINOR - Offside Front Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
FAILED12TH JULY 2019110,547 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  7. MINOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  8. MINOR - Offside Front Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
PASSED9TH JULY 201810TH JULY 2019104,272 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. MINOR - Nearside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  6. MINOR - Offside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
PASSED6TH JULY 201710TH JULY 201897,903 MI
FAILED6TH JULY 201797,903 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)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
PASSED4TH JULY 201610TH JULY 201782,225 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
PASSED8TH JULY 201510TH JULY 201667,180 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
PASSED17TH JUNE 201410TH JULY 201559,850 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  2. USER ENTERED - Nearside Rear Tyre Started To Perish On Side Walls
PASSED11TH JULY 201310TH JULY 201453,883 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
FAILED11TH JULY 201353,883 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Brake Hose Has Insufficient Room To Move, Resulting In Fouling On Any Part (3.6.b.4a)
  2. FAIL - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED5TH JULY 20124TH JULY 201346,793 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. USER ENTERED - Traction Control Light Stays On
FAILED5TH JULY 201246,793 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Rear Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  2. PRS - Nearside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  3. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  5. USER ENTERED - Traction Control Light Stays On
PASSED8TH JUNE 20117TH JUNE 201236,727 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Nail In Nearside Front Tyre
  2. USER ENTERED - Nail In Offside Front Tyre
FAILED7TH JUNE 201136,727 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Registration Plate Fitted To The Front Does Not Have Black Characters On A White Background (6.3.2a)
  2. FAIL - Registration Plate Fitted To The Rear Does Not Have Black Characters On A Yellow Background (6.3.2b)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  4. FAIL - Offside Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  5. USER ENTERED - Nail In Nearside Front Tyre
  6. USER ENTERED - Nail In Offside Front Tyre
PASSED29TH MAY 201028TH MAY 201132,087 MI
FAILED28TH MAY 201032,087 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Brake Hose Has Insufficient Room To Move, Resulting In Fouling On Any Part (3.6.b.4a)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Hose Has Insufficient Room To Move, Resulting In Fouling On Any Part (3.6.b.4a)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

BN56YZH Passed/Failed

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

BN56YZH MOT Comments

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BN56YZH Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 149,306 miles | Average yearly mileage: 7,465 miles

BN56YZH FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration BN56YZH was manufactured on Saturday 30th September 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. Its colour is Red and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 149,306 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 7,465 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 2010. We can see 8 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means BN56YZH has a 68% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 38 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 28 Minor, 2 Major, 1 Dangerous and 12 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Golf is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 2 months on Thursday 1st October 2026 .

Does BN56YZH have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 29th July 2026 BN56YZH does have an active MOT. Read more

Is BN56YZH Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 29th July 2026 BN56YZH does have Tax. Read more

When does BN56YZH Tax expire?

The current Tax for BN56YZH will expire in 2 months on Thursday 1st October 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 BN56YZH MOT expire?

The current MOT for BN56YZH will expire in 12 months on Friday 16th July 2027. Read more

When did BN56YZH have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for BN56YZH was on Wednesday 15th July 2026 at 16:02. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has BN56YZH Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for BN56YZH 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 BN56YZH Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for BN56YZH 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 BN56YZH?

BN56YZH is registered as a 2006 Volkswagen Golf. Read more

How many miles has BN56YZH done?

The odometer reading for BN56YZH at the last MOT in July 2026 was 149,306 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 7,465 miles per year. Read more

How old is BN56YZH?

The vehicle BN56YZH was manufactured in 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. It was first registered on Saturday 30th September 2006. Read more

What colour is BN56YZH?

The official colour of BN56YZH is recorded as Red. Read more

What engine does BN56YZH have?

BN56YZH has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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