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2006 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration LM56PWF
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2006
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1595cc
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- Expires 20 Nov 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
4 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 164,080 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
21 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 161,816 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2025 8 Jun 202614 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 156,290 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
9 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 152,780 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
9 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 152,779 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
17 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 147,424 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
17 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 147,422 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
10 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 138,974 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
10 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 138,974 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
15 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 130,141 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
15 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 130,141 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside 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)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
13 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 121,662 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible section (7.1.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 121,661 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible section (7.1.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 112,342 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2017 8 Jun 202615 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 112,342 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
17 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 100,884 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2016 8 Jun 202616 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 100,884 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
12 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 88,555 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2015 8 Jun 20264 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 75,403 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
4 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 75,403 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
30 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 60,529 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2013 8 Jun 202630 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 60,529 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
17 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 46,065 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2012 8 Jun 202617 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 46,065 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
4 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 32,635 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2011Advisory 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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LM56PWF was registered on 2006-12-28
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