VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GJ56CHL 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 165,959 miles 3 months ago on Tuesday 10th February 2026 at 13:33.

The current MOT will expire in 10 months on Saturday 27th February 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 1 year on Saturday 1st May 2027.

GJ56CHL MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED27TH FEBRUARY 2027165,959 MI
FAILED10TH FEBRUARY 2026165,957 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Side Repeater Lens Defective Such That The Emitted Light Is Adversely Affected Very Dim (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
PASSED4TH FEBRUARY 202527TH FEBRUARY 2026161,404 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge All Tyres Wearing Low (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Outer Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Both Rear Outer Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Exhaust Clamp Corroded Off (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED9TH FEBRUARY 202427TH FEBRUARY 2025158,099 MI
FAILED9TH FEBRUARY 2024158,098 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Lower Arm Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED17TH FEBRUARY 202327TH FEBRUARY 2024154,266 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED18TH FEBRUARY 202227TH FEBRUARY 2023150,894 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Offside & Nearside Tyres Slight Wear Inner Edge
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED13TH FEBRUARY 202127TH FEBRUARY 2022146,457 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Offside & Nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED12TH FEBRUARY 2021146,452 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Front Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Offside & Nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED27TH FEBRUARY 202027TH FEBRUARY 2021142,398 MI
PASSED26TH FEBRUARY 201927TH FEBRUARY 2020137,151 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn On Inside Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED26TH FEBRUARY 2019137,151 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  2. PRS - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too Far To The Left (4.1.2 (a))
  3. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn On Inside Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Exceed Manufacturer's Specified Limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
PASSED16TH FEBRUARY 201827TH FEBRUARY 2019129,990 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Worn Inside Edge
PASSED28TH FEBRUARY 201727TH FEBRUARY 2018120,190 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
FAILED28TH FEBRUARY 2017120,190 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Far To The Right (1.8)
  2. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
PASSED18TH MARCH 20161ST APRIL 2017110,281 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Headlamp Beam Pattern Just Visable As Headlamp Diffused
FAILED17TH MARCH 2016110,281 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Beam Image Obviously Incorrect Lamp Diffused (1.8.a.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Headlamp Beam Pattern Just Visable As Headlamp Diffused
PASSED24TH MARCH 20151ST APRIL 201699,655 MI
PASSED20TH MARCH 20141ST APRIL 201588,457 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  2. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  3. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
FAILED19TH MARCH 201488,457 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Broken (2.4.c.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  3. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  4. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
PASSED2ND APRIL 20131ST APRIL 201477,774 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
FAILED28TH MARCH 201377,773 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Driver's Seat Fore And Aft Adjustment Mechanism Not Functioning As Intended. (6.2.a.3)
  2. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
PASSED27TH MARCH 201231ST MARCH 201369,048 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Advise Both Rear Tyres Worn Unevenly On Inner Edges
PASSED1ST APRIL 201131ST MARCH 201258,782 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  2. USER ENTERED - Advise Brake Discs Corroded
  3. USER ENTERED - Advise Rear Tyres Worn Unevenly On Inner Edges
  4. USER ENTERED - Advise Engine Undertray Damaged And Loose
  5. USER ENTERED - Advise O/s/f Lower Bumper Damaged
PASSED8TH SEPTEMBER 20098TH SEPTEMBER 201052,296 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Cracks In Front Windscreen
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

GJ56CHL Passed/Failed

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

GJ56CHL MOT Comments

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GJ56CHL Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 165,959 miles | Average yearly mileage: 8,298 miles

GJ56CHL FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration GJ56CHL was manufactured on Friday 8th September 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 165,959 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 8,298 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 GJ56CHL has a 68% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 28 Advisories, 4 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 9 Major, 2 Dangerous and 3 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 Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does GJ56CHL have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 27th April 2026 GJ56CHL does have an active MOT. Read more

Is GJ56CHL Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 27th April 2026 GJ56CHL does have Tax. Read more

When does GJ56CHL Tax expire?

The current Tax for GJ56CHL will expire in 1 year on Saturday 1st May 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 GJ56CHL MOT expire?

The current MOT for GJ56CHL will expire in 10 months on Saturday 27th February 2027. Read more

When did GJ56CHL have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for GJ56CHL was on Tuesday 10th February 2026 at 13:33. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has GJ56CHL Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for GJ56CHL 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 GJ56CHL Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for GJ56CHL 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 GJ56CHL?

GJ56CHL is registered as a 2006 Volkswagen Golf. Read more

How many miles has GJ56CHL done?

The odometer reading for GJ56CHL at the last MOT in February 2026 was 165,959 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 8,298 miles per year. Read more

How old is GJ56CHL?

The vehicle GJ56CHL was manufactured in 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. It was first registered on Friday 8th September 2006. Read more

What colour is GJ56CHL?

The official colour of GJ56CHL is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does GJ56CHL have?

GJ56CHL has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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