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WF56DFJ
2006 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1968cc
General Information
- Registration WF56DFJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2006
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
16
Passes
8
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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72 Total Defects Recorded
13 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 152,158 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2026 13 Mar 202520 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 152,149 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear subframe corroded
- Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front wing corroded
- Nearside Front wing corroded
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Handbrake has travel but not considered to be excessive.
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
23 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 146,718 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also outer wall slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
21 Jun 2023
Fail
Mileage: 146,717 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly seated? (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning In mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also outer wall slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
21 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 142,150 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Coolant leak ()
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
- Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
17 Jun 2022
Fail
Mileage: 141,984 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Coolant leak ()
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
16 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 135,296 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
24 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 132,016 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2021 24 Jun 202018 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 125,154 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
14 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 115,354 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2019 14 Jun 201814 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 115,344 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside 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))
8 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 106,324 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2018 8 Jun 20178 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 106,322 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
30 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 104,465 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2017 30 Jun 201622 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 91,823 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2016 22 May 201522 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 91,823 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
16 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 81,396 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2015 16 Jun 201413 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 78,512 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
6 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 70,442 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2013 6 Sep 20125 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 70,429 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
15 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 59,192 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2012 15 Sep 201115 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 59,192 MI
15 Sep 20119 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 49,032 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2011 9 Sep 20102 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 38,645 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2010 2 Sep 2009You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
WF56DFJ was registered on 2006-09-20
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