SJ56NHE - VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 17 days ago
Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 23 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
23
Passed Tests
16
Failed Tests
7
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 27 September 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 170,385 mi
Expires: 09 October 2026
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- Advisory Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Failed - 27 September 2025 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 170,380 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- Advisory Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Passed - 28 September 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 165,031 mi
Expires: 09 October 2025
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Minor Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Passed - 04 October 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 159,116 mi
Expires: 09 October 2024
Minor Defects:
- Minor Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed - 10 October 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 152,130 mi
Expires: 09 October 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Failed - 01 October 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 151,954 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed - 06 October 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 144,982 mi
Expires: 06 October 2022
Passed - 06 October 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 137,709 mi
Expires: 06 October 2021
Passed - 12 March 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 119,798 mi
Expires: 06 October 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Failed - 11 March 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 119,795 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- Major Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Major Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 09 March 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 108,967 mi
Expires: 06 April 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory water leak from ns of engine
- Advisory Front headlight lenses degraded
Failed - 09 March 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 108,967 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory water leak from ns of engine
- Advisory Front headlight lenses degraded
Passed - 15 March 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 98,811 mi
Expires: 06 April 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Passed - 06 April 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 91,273 mi
Expires: 06 April 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory no wheel lockout on o/s/r handbrake performance test
- Advisory rear brakes showing imbalance
- Advisory headlamp lenses discolouring
- Advisory o/s/r tyre worn close to lower tread limit
- Advisory full underbody covers fitted
- Advisory engine emissions slightly high
- Advisory front tyres showing wear on edges
Failed - 05 April 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 91,260 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Major Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory no wheel lockout on o/s/r handbrake performance test
- Advisory rear brakes showing imbalance
- Advisory headlamp lenses discolouring
- Advisory o/s/r tyre worn close to lower tread limit
- Advisory full underbody covers fitted
- Advisory engine emissions slightly high
- Advisory front tyres showing wear on edges
Passed - 07 April 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 88,359 mi
Expires: 06 April 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Failed - 07 April 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 88,359 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Passed - 05 March 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 73,564 mi
Expires: 07 March 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 07 March 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 69,388 mi
Expires: 07 March 2014
Passed - 08 March 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 65,398 mi
Expires: 07 March 2013
Passed - 01 September 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 52,415 mi
Expires: 05 September 2011
Failed - 01 September 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 52,415 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- Major Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Major Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Passed - 31 August 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 33,496 mi
Expires: 05 September 2010
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for SJ56NHE?
The MOT expires on 09 October 2026.
What is the tax status of SJ56NHE?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 March 2026.
What are the specifications of SJ56NHE?
This is a 2006 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF in Red. It runs on Diesel with a 1896cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of SJ56NHE?
This vehicle produces 154 g/km of CO2 emissions.