# GP56LPF — VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT MOT History & Vehicle Check

GP56LPF is a Silver VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT, Diesel (1968cc), first registered 2006-12-14. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for GP56LPF — 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 | GP56LPF |
| Make | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | PASSAT |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine size | 1968cc |
| First registered | 2006-12-14 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2024-12-10 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 19
- Passes: 15
- Fails: 4
- Pass rate: 78.95%
- Total defects recorded: 59

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-12-08 09:20:35 | PASSED | 132,928 MI | 2024-12-10 00:00:00 |
| 2022-12-01 15:00:01 | PASSED | 128,559 MI | 2023-12-10 00:00:00 |
| 2021-12-06 08:54:43 | PASSED | 122,294 MI | 2022-12-10 00:00:00 |
| 2020-12-11 08:09:45 | PASSED | 112,612 MI | 2021-12-10 00:00:00 |
| 2020-12-08 09:14:03 | FAILED | 112,533 MI | — |
| 2019-06-19 15:04:31 | PASSED | 103,190 MI | 2020-12-08 00:00:00 |
| 2019-06-18 16:04:02 | FAILED | 103,179 MI | — |
| 2018-06-12 10:40:17 | PASSED | 97,902 MI | 2019-06-24 00:00:00 |
| 2018-06-04 14:55:02 | FAILED | 97,831 MI | — |
| 2017-05-30 11:38:54 | PASSED | 89,865 MI | 2018-06-24 00:00:00 |
| 2016-06-14 13:32:54 | PASSED | 81,549 MI | 2017-06-24 00:00:00 |
| 2016-06-14 13:32:53 | FAILED | 81,549 MI | — |
| 2015-06-22 16:50:09 | PASSED | 73,854 MI | 2016-06-24 00:00:00 |
| 2014-05-28 12:49:11 | PASSED | 66,753 MI | 2015-06-24 00:00:00 |
| 2013-06-25 12:56:58 | PASSED | 60,937 MI | 2014-06-24 00:00:00 |
| 2012-06-21 12:11:35 | PASSED | 47,025 MI | 2013-06-23 00:00:00 |
| 2011-06-24 11:34:44 | PASSED | 34,886 MI | 2012-06-23 00:00:00 |
| 2010-12-09 15:51:32 | PASSED | 32,640 MI | 2011-12-14 00:00:00 |
| 2009-12-11 12:12:53 | PASSED | 27,094 MI | 2010-12-14 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2023-12-08 09:20:35 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

**2022-12-01 15:00:01 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

**2021-12-06 08:54:43 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

**2020-12-11 08:09:45 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

**2020-12-08 09:14:03 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MAJOR: Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MAJOR: Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MAJOR: Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

**2019-06-18 16:04:02 (FAILED)**

- DANGEROUS: Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DANGEROUS: Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

**2018-06-12 10:40:17 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Park brake motor casing cracked
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Suspension top mount bearing rough
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tail light lens cracked
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Park brake motor casing cracked
- MINOR: Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

**2018-06-04 14:55:02 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Suspension top mount bearing rough
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Park brake motor casing cracked
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Park brake motor casing cracked
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tail light lens cracked
- ADVISORY: Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MAJOR: Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MINOR: Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

**2017-05-30 11:38:54 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: All tyre approx. 3mm. Rears worn on inner edges
- ADVISORY: Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

**2016-06-14 13:32:53 (FAILED)**

- PRS: Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

**2014-05-28 12:49:11 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORY: Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- ADVISORY: Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- ADVISORY: Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

**2011-06-24 11:34:44 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for GP56LPF is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/GP56LPF. 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.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.