# FE56ZSW — VOLKSWAGEN GOLF MOT History & Vehicle Check FE56ZSW is a Silver VOLKSWAGEN GOLF, Petrol (1598cc), first registered 2006-09-07. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status. Further information for FE56ZSW — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/. ## Vehicle details | Field | Value | |---|---| | Registration | FE56ZSW | | Make | VOLKSWAGEN | | Model | GOLF | | Colour | Silver | | Fuel type | Petrol | | Engine size | 1598cc | | First registered | 2006-09-07 | ## MOT status - Current MOT: Expired or not valid - MOT expiry date: 2024-10-23 00:00:00 ## MOT test summary - Total tests: 20 - Passes: 15 - Fails: 5 - Pass rate: 75% - Total defects recorded: 56 ## MOT test history | Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry | |---|---|---|---| | 2023-10-24 12:12:09 | PASSED | 84,518 MI | 2024-10-23 00:00:00 | | 2022-09-17 10:19:24 | PASSED | 75,024 MI | 2023-10-04 00:00:00 | | 2022-09-10 10:47:44 | FAILED | 74,788 MI | — | | 2021-10-05 15:28:13 | PASSED | 70,292 MI | 2022-10-04 00:00:00 | | 2021-10-04 10:19:33 | FAILED | 70,292 MI | — | | 2020-09-28 15:09:17 | PASSED | 69,354 MI | 2021-10-04 00:00:00 | | 2020-09-28 12:09:26 | FAILED | 69,354 MI | — | | 2019-04-05 10:30:19 | PASSED | 64,517 MI | 2020-10-04 00:00:00 | | 2018-10-11 16:43:48 | PASSED | 59,553 MI | 2019-10-14 00:00:00 | | 2018-10-11 09:37:11 | FAILED | 59,553 MI | — | | 2017-10-12 09:54:41 | PASSED | 47,805 MI | 2018-10-14 00:00:00 | | 2016-10-13 08:24:04 | PASSED | 42,208 MI | 2017-10-14 00:00:00 | | 2015-10-06 12:59:44 | PASSED | 39,358 MI | 2016-10-14 00:00:00 | | 2015-10-05 08:29:28 | FAILED | 39,356 MI | — | | 2014-10-07 09:29:35 | PASSED | 33,962 MI | 2015-10-14 00:00:00 | | 2013-10-07 10:56:12 | PASSED | 30,155 MI | 2014-10-14 00:00:00 | | 2012-10-03 14:14:20 | PASSED | 26,241 MI | 2013-10-14 00:00:00 | | 2011-10-04 10:59:09 | PASSED | 23,383 MI | 2012-10-14 00:00:00 | | 2010-10-15 09:01:58 | PASSED | 21,039 MI | 2011-10-14 00:00:00 | | 2009-09-01 12:02:57 | PASSED | 18,151 MI | 2010-09-07 00:00:00 | ### Defects and advisories **2023-10-24 12:12:09 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) - MINOR: Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) **2022-09-17 10:19:24 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy section (6.1.2 (a)) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e)) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) - ADVISORY: Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b)) **2022-09-10 10:47:44 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy section (6.1.2 (a)) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e)) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) - ADVISORY: Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b)) - MAJOR: Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) **2021-10-05 15:28:13 (PASSED)** - MINOR: Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i)) **2021-10-04 10:19:33 (FAILED)** - MAJOR: Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) - MAJOR: Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) - MAJOR: Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) - MINOR: Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i)) **2020-09-28 15:09:17 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) - ADVISORY: Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Nail in tyre () - ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) - MINOR: Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) **2020-09-28 12:09:26 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Nail in tyre () - ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) - ADVISORY: Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) - MAJOR: Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) - MAJOR: Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) - MAJOR: Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) - MINOR: Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) **2018-10-11 16:43:48 (PASSED)** - MINOR: Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) **2018-10-11 09:37:11 (FAILED)** - DANGEROUS: Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Nail in tyre () - MAJOR: Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) - MAJOR: Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b)) - MINOR: Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) - MINOR: Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) **2016-10-13 08:24:04 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights () **2015-10-05 08:29:28 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) - FAIL: Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) - FAIL: Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) - FAIL: Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) - FAIL: Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) - FAIL: Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) **2014-10-07 09:29:35 (PASSED)** - USER ENTERED: Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components **2013-10-07 10:56:12 (PASSED)** - USER ENTERED: Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components **2012-10-03 14:14:20 (PASSED)** - USER ENTERED: Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components - USER ENTERED: Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt **2011-10-04 10:59:09 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) **2010-10-15 09:01:58 (PASSED)** - USER ENTERED: traction lamp showing on dash - USER ENTERED: Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ## Full vehicle report A free MOT and vehicle check for FE56ZSW is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/FE56ZSW. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data. --- Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.