# RF56ECT — VOLKSWAGEN GOLF MOT History & Vehicle Check

RF56ECT is a Black VOLKSWAGEN GOLF, Diesel (1968cc), first registered 2006-12-08. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for RF56ECT — 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 | RF56ECT |
| Make | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | GOLF |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine size | 1968cc |
| First registered | 2006-12-08 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2025-10-03 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 18
- Passes: 16
- Fails: 2
- Pass rate: 88.89%
- Total defects recorded: 27

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-30 12:33:09 | PASSED | Not recorded | 2025-10-03 00:00:00 |
| 2023-10-04 11:54:14 | PASSED | 170,027 MI | 2024-10-03 00:00:00 |
| 2023-10-02 13:16:34 | FAILED | 169,965 MI | — |
| 2022-10-01 12:58:08 | PASSED | 156,711 MI | 2023-09-30 00:00:00 |
| 2021-09-27 12:30:53 | PASSED | 142,991 MI | 2022-09-30 00:00:00 |
| 2020-09-21 10:14:26 | PASSED | 130,983 MI | 2021-09-30 00:00:00 |
| 2019-10-01 14:50:45 | PASSED | 117,934 MI | 2020-09-30 00:00:00 |
| 2018-08-17 15:54:56 | PASSED | 106,894 MI | 2019-08-17 00:00:00 |
| 2017-08-02 10:24:22 | PASSED | 96,430 MI | 2018-08-17 00:00:00 |
| 2016-08-04 15:43:38 | PASSED | 87,726 MI | 2017-08-17 00:00:00 |
| 2015-08-11 15:04:05 | PASSED | 81,457 MI | 2016-08-17 00:00:00 |
| 2014-08-14 11:07:32 | PASSED | 74,462 MI | 2015-08-17 00:00:00 |
| 2013-08-08 12:05:50 | PASSED | 69,159 MI | 2014-08-17 00:00:00 |
| 2012-08-06 10:20:04 | PASSED | 62,507 MI | 2013-08-17 00:00:00 |
| 2011-08-18 11:50:25 | FAILED | 50,604 MI | — |
| 2011-08-18 11:50:25 | PASSED | 50,604 MI | 2012-08-17 00:00:00 |
| 2010-11-30 10:36:17 | PASSED | 41,343 MI | 2011-12-08 00:00:00 |
| 2009-11-13 15:33:12 | PASSED | 29,648 MI | 2010-12-08 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2023-10-04 11:54:14 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
- ADVISORY: Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

**2023-10-02 13:16:34 (FAILED)**

- DANGEROUS: Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

**2018-08-17 15:54:56 (PASSED)**

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

**2017-08-02 10:24:22 (PASSED)**

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

**2015-08-11 15:04:05 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- USER ENTERED: nearside rear tyre wall perished

**2012-08-06 10:20:04 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- USER ENTERED: Nail in nearside rear tyre
- USER ENTERED: nearside rear tyre wearing uneven from inner tread area

**2011-08-18 11:50:25 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- PRS: Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- PRS: Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- USER ENTERED: NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ON WEAR LIMIT!
- USER ENTERED: offside rear tyre worn unevenly.

**2011-08-18 11:50:25 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- USER ENTERED: offside rear tyre worn unevenly.
- USER ENTERED: NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ON WEAR LIMIT!

**2010-11-30 10:36:17 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: o/s/r tyre slight displacement on inner edge

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for RF56ECT is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/RF56ECT. 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 2026-07-22.