# SA56KBF — VOLKSWAGEN GOLF MOT History & Vehicle Check

SA56KBF is a Blue VOLKSWAGEN GOLF, Diesel (1900cc), first registered 2006-10-16. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for SA56KBF — 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 | SA56KBF |
| Make | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | GOLF |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine size | 1900cc |
| First registered | 2006-10-16 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2021-07-30 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 20
- Passes: 14
- Fails: 6
- Pass rate: 70%
- Total defects recorded: 66

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-07-31 14:05:35 | PASSED | 165,878 MI | 2021-07-30 00:00:00 |
| 2019-07-26 14:15:55 | PASSED | 160,721 MI | 2021-01-31 00:00:00 |
| 2018-07-24 13:07:15 | PASSED | 154,087 MI | 2019-07-31 00:00:00 |
| 2018-07-20 10:23:58 | FAILED | 154,087 MI | — |
| 2017-07-08 08:00:35 | PASSED | 140,448 MI | 2018-07-31 00:00:00 |
| 2017-07-08 08:00:34 | FAILED | 140,448 MI | — |
| 2016-07-23 10:25:45 | PASSED | 124,364 MI | 2017-07-31 00:00:00 |
| 2015-07-11 09:53:54 | PASSED | 107,072 MI | 2016-07-31 00:00:00 |
| 2014-08-01 14:55:31 | PASSED | 91,710 MI | 2015-07-31 00:00:00 |
| 2014-08-01 12:21:36 | FAILED | 91,710 MI | — |
| 2014-07-25 15:16:44 | PASSED | 91,709 MI | 2015-07-24 00:00:00 |
| 2014-07-25 12:00:28 | FAILED | 91,709 MI | — |
| 2013-12-12 12:08:30 | PASSED | 86,598 MI | 2014-12-12 00:00:00 |
| 2013-12-11 16:16:23 | FAILED | 86,580 MI | — |
| 2012-11-16 11:08:54 | PASSED | 80,502 MI | 2013-12-12 00:00:00 |
| 2011-11-25 12:38:54 | PASSED | 67,314 MI | 2012-12-12 00:00:00 |
| 2010-12-13 16:20:39 | PASSED | 52,317 MI | 2011-12-12 00:00:00 |
| 2009-11-16 08:56:28 | PASSED | 38,322 MI | 2010-11-15 00:00:00 |
| 2009-10-05 10:51:50 | PASSED | 37,920 MI | 2010-10-16 00:00:00 |
| 2009-10-05 10:50:08 | FAILED | 37,920 MI | — |

### Defects and advisories

**2020-07-31 14:05:35 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Child seat fitted
- ADVISORY: Offside Front 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: Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- ADVISORY: Under trays fitted
- ADVISORY: Surface rust on body
- ADVISORY: Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MINOR: Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MINOR: Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MINOR: Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

**2019-07-26 14:15:55 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: osf cv boot damaged
- ADVISORY: underside vehicle in a dirty condition
- ADVISORY: nsf headlight dull

**2018-07-24 13:07:15 (PASSED)**

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

**2018-07-20 10:23:58 (FAILED)**

- DANGEROUS: Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DANGEROUS: Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- MAJOR: Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- PRS: Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

**2017-07-08 08:00:35 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Exhaust heat shield loose
- ADVISORY: Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- ADVISORY: Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- ADVISORY: Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORY: Both rear tyres perishing

**2017-07-08 08:00:34 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Both rear tyres perishing
- ADVISORY: Exhaust heat shield loose
- ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORY: Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- ADVISORY: Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- ADVISORY: Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- PRS: Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- PRS: Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

**2016-07-23 10:25:45 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: undertray fitted
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

**2015-07-11 09:53:54 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- USER ENTERED: centre exhaust in poor condition

**2014-08-01 14:55:31 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- ADVISORY: Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- USER ENTERED: Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- USER ENTERED: Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

**2014-08-01 12:21:36 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- ADVISORY: Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- ADVISORY: Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- FAIL: Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- USER ENTERED: Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- USER ENTERED: Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

**2014-07-25 12:00:28 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FAIL: Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

**2013-12-11 16:16:23 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FAIL: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FAIL: Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

**2012-11-16 11:08:54 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

**2011-11-25 12:38:54 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

**2009-10-05 10:50:08 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FAIL: Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FAIL: Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for SA56KBF is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/SA56KBF. 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.
