VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VK56ATV has 28 MOTs

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This 2006 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 17 MOTs and Failed 11 times since 2010

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 166,606 miles 4 weeks ago on Saturday 25th April 2026 at 07:08.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Saturday 24th April 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 10 months on Thursday 1st April 2027.

VK56ATV MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED24TH APRIL 2027166,606 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Outer Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
PASSED12TH APRIL 202511TH APRIL 2026159,503 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Outer Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Sill Area Slight Corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Outer Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Sill Slight Corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
FAILED12TH APRIL 2025159,502 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  4. MINOR - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Outer Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Sill Area Slight Corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Outer Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Sill Slight Corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Offside Front Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
FAILED15TH JANUARY 2025159,413 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens So That The Light Output Is Severely Reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens So That The Light Output Is Severely Reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Bonnet Cannot Be Secured In The Closed Position Hinge Damage (3.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Integral Body Structure Is Deformed But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  6. MINOR - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  7. MINOR - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  10. MAJOR - Offside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  11. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  12. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  13. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  14. MAJOR - Offside Rear Parking Brake Inoperative On One Side (1.4.1 (a))
  15. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED22ND JANUARY 202429TH JANUARY 2025152,301 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Integral Body Structure Is Deformed But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED15TH JANUARY 2024152,150 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Integral Body Structure Is Deformed But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Fuel System Component Leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. MAJOR - Emissions Unable To Be Completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
PASSED18TH JANUARY 202329TH JANUARY 2024143,128 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. MINOR - Offside Front Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. MINOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED17TH JANUARY 2023143,121 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. MINOR - Offside Front Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Offside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. MINOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  10. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  11. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  12. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED19TH JANUARY 202229TH JANUARY 2023136,169 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Lower Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Lower Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED19TH JANUARY 2022136,163 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Exceed Manufacturer's Specified Limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Lower Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Lower Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed Ply Exposed Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED20TH JANUARY 202129TH JANUARY 2022128,999 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED15TH JANUARY 2021128,971 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Exceed Level Of Metered Smoke For A Turbo Charged Engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  10. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  11. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  12. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  13. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED30TH JANUARY 202029TH JANUARY 2021122,606 MI
FAILED29TH JANUARY 2020122,606 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Prop Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Rear Brake Disc Significantly And Obviously Worn And Very Blue (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  5. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  6. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED30TH JANUARY 201929TH JANUARY 2020114,293 MI
FAILED30TH JANUARY 2019114,293 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED19TH FEBRUARY 201818TH MARCH 2019106,176 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Both Front (4.1.e.1)
FAILED19TH FEBRUARY 2018106,176 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Outer Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Damaged To The Extent That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Etc (2.5.c.1a)
  2. FAIL - Headlamp Aim Beam Image Obviously Incorrect Both (1.8.a.1b)
  3. ADVISORY - Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Both Front (4.1.e.1)
PASSED20TH FEBRUARY 201718TH MARCH 201898,019 MI
PASSED23RD FEBRUARY 201618TH MARCH 201790,048 MI
PASSED3RD MARCH 201518TH MARCH 201682,852 MI
PASSED25TH FEBRUARY 201418TH MARCH 201575,001 MI
FAILED25TH FEBRUARY 201475,001 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Outer Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Damaged To The Extent That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Etc (2.5.c.1a)
PASSED13TH MARCH 201318TH MARCH 201466,861 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)
PASSED16TH MARCH 201218TH MARCH 201358,184 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)
FAILED15TH MARCH 201258,184 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  2. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
PASSED15TH MARCH 201118TH MARCH 201247,951 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Has Slight Movement At A Wishbone Pin Or Bush (2.5.a.1c)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. USER ENTERED - All Under Panels In Place
  4. USER ENTERED - Rear Tyres Worn Inner Edge And Out Of Shape
PASSED19TH MARCH 201018TH MARCH 201135,387 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Service Brake: Service Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

VK56ATV Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 61% | MOT Failure Rate: 39%

VK56ATV MOT Comments

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VK56ATV Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 166,606 miles | Average yearly mileage: 8,330 miles

VK56ATV FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration VK56ATV was manufactured on Friday 29th September 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 166,606 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 8,330 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 28 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Golf beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2010. We can see 11 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means VK56ATV has a 61% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 70 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 14 Minor, 25 Major, 10 Dangerous and 5 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Golf is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 10 months on Thursday 1st April 2027 .

Does VK56ATV have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 24th May 2026 VK56ATV does have an active MOT. Read more

Is VK56ATV Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 24th May 2026 VK56ATV does have Tax. Read more

When does VK56ATV Tax expire?

The current Tax for VK56ATV will expire in 10 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 VK56ATV MOT expire?

The current MOT for VK56ATV will expire in 11 months on Saturday 24th April 2027. Read more

When did VK56ATV have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for VK56ATV was on Saturday 25th April 2026 at 07:08. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has VK56ATV Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 28 MOTs on record for VK56ATV 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 VK56ATV Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 28 MOTs on record for VK56ATV we can see 11 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 61% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is VK56ATV?

VK56ATV is registered as a 2006 Volkswagen Golf. Read more

How many miles has VK56ATV done?

The odometer reading for VK56ATV at the last MOT in April 2026 was 166,606 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 8,330 miles per year. Read more

How old is VK56ATV?

The vehicle VK56ATV was manufactured in 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. It was first registered on Friday 29th September 2006. Read more

What colour is VK56ATV?

The official colour of VK56ATV is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does VK56ATV have?

VK56ATV has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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