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SL56FKP
2006 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration SL56FKP
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2006
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 23 Jun 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
16
Passes
9
Failures
64%
Pass Rate
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56 Total Defects Recorded
24 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 93,172 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear corroded under coating (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))
24 Jun 2025
Fail
Mileage: 93,172 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear corroded under coating (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))
15 May 2025
Fail
Mileage: 93,103 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer box (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect head light lens (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect head light lens (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
27 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 85,156 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
24 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 85,152 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases join at back box (sleeve) (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
18 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 70,857 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2023 10 Jun 202617 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 70,856 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
3 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 65,419 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
26 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 65,384 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
20 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 63,059 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2021 10 Jun 202612 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 59,612 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2020 10 Jun 202613 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 55,256 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear parking brake efficiency poor
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
13 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 55,256 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded transaxle (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear parking brake efficiency poor
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
23 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 51,547 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2018 10 Jun 202622 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 51,549 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
3 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 48,027 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
6 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 44,510 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2016 10 Jun 202619 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 38,852 MI
10 Jun 202619 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 38,852 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2015 10 Jun 20269 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 34,425 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2014 10 Jun 202624 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 28,534 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
24 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 28,534 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
22 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 23,874 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2012 10 Jun 202626 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 19,559 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2011 10 Jun 202613 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 14,568 MI
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SL56FKP was registered on 2006-09-14
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