Volkswagen Golf
Red · Diesel · 2014 · 1,598 cc
956 EXYMOT history
956 EXY is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 21 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 118,035 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 118,035 mi
- At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 10 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 12,150 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 956 EXY
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 6 Mar 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
956 EXY was last recorded at 118,035 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 6,040 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 111,995 miles · 3 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,040 miles
- Average per year
- 12,150 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 118,035 miles
- 2025 – 111,995 miles
- 2024 – 99,594 miles
- 2023 – 80,553 miles
- 2022 – 65,289 miles
- 2021 – 43,604 miles
- 2020 – 29,232 miles
- 2019 – 21,194 miles
- 2018 – 12,628 miles
- 2017 – 6,299 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass118,035 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Full MOT history
14 tests since 3 Jan 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass118,035 miles (+6,040)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 118,035 miles
- Test number
- 178417391447
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass111,995 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 111,995 miles
- Test number
- 685059745005
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail111,994 miles (+12,400)1 dangerous5 major1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,994 miles
- Test number
- 352968321782
- DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to not working (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass99,594 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 99,594 miles
- Test number
- 934671508285
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,594 miles (+19,041)1 dangerous2 major1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,594 miles
- Test number
- 690149547445
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator light on ;on dash (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working no fluid in the bottle (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass80,553 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 80,553 miles
- Test number
- 660675185228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,553 miles (+15,264)2 dangerous4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,553 miles
- Test number
- 216322581705
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass65,289 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 65,289 miles
- Test number
- 762670329808
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail65,289 miles (+21,685)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,289 miles
- Test number
- 138988296903
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass43,604 miles (+14,372)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 43,604 miles
- Test number
- 170494872505
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,232 miles (+8,038)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 29,232 miles
- Test number
- 825592794092
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,194 miles (+8,566)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2020
- Odometer
- 21,194 miles
- Test number
- 692684901180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,628 miles (+6,329)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 12,628 miles
- Test number
- 810897162372
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass6,299 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 6,299 miles
- Test number
- 941928269503
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 956 EXY
- What vehicle is registration 956 EXY currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 956 EXY on a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Mar 2014. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does 956 EXY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 956 EXY is valid until 21 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 956 EXY?
- The MOT on 956 EXY is valid until 21 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 956 EXY done?
- 956 EXY was recorded at 118,035 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 12,150 miles a year.
- Has 956 EXY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 956 EXY has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on 956 EXY ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on 956 EXY find?
- 956 EXY passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.
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