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2006 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration SW56VNK
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2006
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expired 10 Apr 2024
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
11 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 142,152 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
5 Apr 2023
Fail
Mileage: 142,076 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear of Centre Box (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
30 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 141,986 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Going into the Box (6.1.2 (a))
31 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 134,271 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
31 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 134,271 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
19 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 126,229 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
17 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 126,229 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
25 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 116,385 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
22 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 96,501 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2020 11 Jun 20267 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 82,204 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
13 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 77,349 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 77,338 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 74,376 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
23 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 71,471 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2015 11 Jun 20269 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 66,477 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2014 11 Jun 20264 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 66,477 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
1 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 56,735 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2013 11 Jun 202629 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 43,144 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2012 11 Jun 202628 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 43,141 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
29 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 32,972 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 32,972 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 24,882 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2010 11 Jun 202615 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 24,882 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
- Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
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SW56VNK was registered on 2006-09-29
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