VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VU56PPY has 28 MOTs

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This 2006 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 17 MOTs and Failed 11 times since 2009

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 198,726 miles 5 months ago on Wednesday 10th December 2025 at 10:55.

The current MOT will expire in 8 months on Friday 18th December 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 3 months on Saturday 1st August 2026.

VU56PPY MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED18TH DECEMBER 2026198,726 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED8TH DECEMBER 2025198,725 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Front Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  7. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED12TH DECEMBER 202418TH DECEMBER 2025193,853 MI
FAILED11TH DECEMBER 2024193,852 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Brake Hose Ferrule Excessively Corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Parking Brake Inoperative On One Side (1.4.1 (a))
  6. DANGEROUS - Parking Brake Efficiency Less Than 50% Of The Required Value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
PASSED19TH DECEMBER 202318TH DECEMBER 2024185,729 MI
FAILED12TH DECEMBER 2023185,729 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect Reqs Polish (4.1.2 (c))
  2. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED9TH DECEMBER 20228TH DECEMBER 2023178,568 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED5TH DECEMBER 2022178,568 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Bulge, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  5. MAJOR - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.1.6 (a))
  6. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED18TH JANUARY 202217TH JANUARY 2023173,767 MI
FAILED17TH JANUARY 2022173,767 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.1.6 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
PASSED15TH JANUARY 202114TH JANUARY 2022169,663 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED6TH JANUARY 20205TH JANUARY 2021166,744 MI
FAILED6TH JANUARY 2020166,744 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED11TH DECEMBER 201810TH DECEMBER 2019160,226 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED10TH DECEMBER 2018160,226 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Rough When Rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED16TH JANUARY 201821ST JANUARY 2019157,231 MI
FAILED15TH JANUARY 2018157,230 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED20TH JANUARY 201721ST JANUARY 2018147,508 MI
PASSED12TH JANUARY 201621ST JANUARY 2017138,123 MI
PASSED7TH JANUARY 201521ST JANUARY 2016120,520 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  2. USER ENTERED - Front No Plate Deteriorating
  3. USER ENTERED - Front Wiper Blades Split On Edges
FAILED3RD JANUARY 2015120,507 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Side Repeater Not Working (1.4.a.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  3. USER ENTERED - Front No Plate Deteriorating
  4. USER ENTERED - Front Wiper Blades Split On Edges
PASSED13TH JANUARY 201421ST JANUARY 201597,654 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Upper Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
FAILED11TH JANUARY 201497,654 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Upper Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED22ND JANUARY 201321ST JANUARY 201475,588 MI
FAILED17TH JANUARY 201375,582 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
  4. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Casing Corroded Externally So The Unit Does Not Function (2.7.2a)
  6. FAIL - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Casing Corroded Externally So The Unit Does Not Function (2.7.2a)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Reduced Damping Effect (2.7.5)
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Reduced Damping Effect (2.7.5)
PASSED8TH SEPTEMBER 201120TH SEPTEMBER 201262,751 MI
PASSED10TH SEPTEMBER 201020TH SEPTEMBER 201153,787 MI
PASSED18TH SEPTEMBER 200920TH SEPTEMBER 201044,368 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

VU56PPY Passed/Failed

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

VU56PPY MOT Comments

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VU56PPY Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 198,726 miles | Average yearly mileage: 10,459 miles

VU56PPY FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration VU56PPY was manufactured on Wednesday 20th September 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 2025 was 198,726 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 10,459 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 2009. We can see 11 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means VU56PPY has a 61% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 27 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 17 Major, 6 Dangerous and 9 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Golf is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 3 months on Saturday 1st August 2026 .

Does VU56PPY have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 25th April 2026 VU56PPY does have an active MOT. Read more

Is VU56PPY Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 25th April 2026 VU56PPY does have Tax. Read more

When does VU56PPY Tax expire?

The current Tax for VU56PPY will expire in 3 months on Saturday 1st August 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 VU56PPY MOT expire?

The current MOT for VU56PPY will expire in 8 months on Friday 18th December 2026. Read more

When did VU56PPY have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for VU56PPY was on Wednesday 10th December 2025 at 10:55. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has VU56PPY Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 28 MOTs on record for VU56PPY 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 VU56PPY Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 28 MOTs on record for VU56PPY 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 VU56PPY?

VU56PPY is registered as a 2006 Volkswagen Golf. Read more

How many miles has VU56PPY done?

The odometer reading for VU56PPY at the last MOT in December 2025 was 198,726 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 10,459 miles per year. Read more

How old is VU56PPY?

The vehicle VU56PPY was manufactured in 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 20th September 2006. Read more

What colour is VU56PPY?

The official colour of VU56PPY is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does VU56PPY have?

VU56PPY has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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