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FL56XPC
2006 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
General Information
- Registration FL56XPC
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2006
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
16
Passes
7
Failures
69.57%
Pass Rate
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87 Total Defects Recorded
1 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 114,507 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
22 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 106,427 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- underbody and suspension components surface corrosion
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
22 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 106,421 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch upper outer (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- underbody and suspension components surface corrosion
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
2 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 106,362 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened wishbone has a hole (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged passenger seat (7.1.2 (d))
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily pitted on inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
1 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 98,756 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
24 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 93,311 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
24 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 93,311 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
22 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 91,634 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
29 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 82,350 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
16 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 76,180 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
29 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 70,701 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- engine cover and under trays fitted
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
28 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 70,701 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating possible abs fault (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- engine cover and under trays fitted
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
16 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 65,498 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Bonnet release catch stiff but working
24 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 61,131 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
24 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 61,131 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
7 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 56,303 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2015 4 Jun 20267 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 56,303 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
10 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 51,678 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
13 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 46,582 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
11 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 46,582 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
18 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 39,354 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2012 4 Jun 202617 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 34,800 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2011 4 Jun 202619 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 25,333 MI
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FL56XPC was registered on 2006-09-27
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