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GU56FNX
2006 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration GU56FNX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2006
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
11
Passes
8
Failures
57.89%
Pass Rate
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66 Total Defects Recorded
28 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 164,333 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear arm bushes perished and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- under trays fitted
- engine trims fitted
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
13 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 157,695 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
13 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 157,688 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated burnt (1.1.13 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
20 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 143,032 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2019 23 Jun 202620 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 143,030 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
20 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 131,214 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2018 23 Jun 202619 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 131,210 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Side repeater not working in mirror (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
20 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 118,921 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Wing mirror (1.4.A.2e)
19 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 118,917 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside 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)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Wing mirror (1.4.A.2e)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
7 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 105,682 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 93,265 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2015 23 Jun 20265 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 93,259 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
28 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 82,771 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
28 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 82,765 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)
14 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 72,863 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2013 23 Jun 202614 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 62,360 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
14 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 62,360 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
23 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 48,315 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2011 23 Jun 202611 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 31,688 MI
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GU56FNX was registered on 2006-09-04
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