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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,600 cc

S56 DGXMOT history

S56 DGX is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 10 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 113,087 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2023.

S56 DGX green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Oct 2024
Mileage
113,087 mi
At MOT on 4 Oct 2023
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,150 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S56 DGX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
26 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S56 DGX was last recorded at 113,087 miles on 4 Oct 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Oct 2023: 113,087 miles, lower than 115,521 miles on 30 Sept 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
115,521 miles · 30 Sept 2022
Average per year
3,150 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 113,087 miles
  • 2022 – 115,521 miles
  • 2021 – 110,270 miles
  • 2020 – 109,287 miles
  • 2019 – 108,383 miles
  • 2018 – 108,082 miles
  • 2017 – 105,466 miles
  • 2016 – 102,003 miles
  • 2015 – 97,815 miles
  • 2014 – 93,592 miles
  • 2013 – 88,876 miles
  • 2012 – 84,927 miles
  • 2011 – 81,231 miles
  • 2010 – 76,224 miles
  • 2009 – 72,509 miles
  • 2008 – 68,455 miles
  • 2007 – 64,817 miles
  • 2006 – 59,420 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,087 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low and showing minor cut (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2011

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,087 miles (-2,434)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    113,087 miles
    Test number
    767868080703
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low and showing minor cut (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass115,521 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    115,521 miles
    Test number
    763880278337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail111,519 miles (+1,249)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,519 miles
    Test number
    784900887195
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass110,270 miles (+983)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    110,270 miles
    Test number
    115101036633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass109,287 miles (+904)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    109,287 miles
    Test number
    394921656957
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass108,383 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    108,383 miles
    Test number
    860291390765
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Fail108,383 miles (+301)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,383 miles
    Test number
    741917937943
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass108,082 miles (+2,616)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    108,082 miles
    Test number
    707777129782
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise uneven tyre wear present

  9. Pass105,466 miles (+3,463)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    105,466 miles
    Test number
    409836859141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass102,003 miles (+4,188)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    102,003 miles
    Test number
    927024570019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass97,815 miles (+4,223)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    97,815 miles
    Test number
    617231329750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass93,592 miles (+4,716)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    93,592 miles
    Test number
    527482674274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass88,876 miles (+3,949)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    88,876 miles
    Test number
    146954573213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass84,927 miles (+3,696)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    84,927 miles
    Test number
    248209662274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass81,231 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    81,231 miles
    Test number
    368848171280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail81,231 miles (+5,007)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,231 miles
    Test number
    285148471259
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass76,224 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    76,224 miles
    Test number
    893088470230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail76,224 miles (+3,715)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,224 miles
    Test number
    603418370297
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass72,509 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    72,509 miles
    Test number
    284421179295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail72,509 miles (+4,054)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,509 miles
    Test number
    292271379288
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass68,455 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    68,455 miles
    Test number
    593795178248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail68,455 miles (+3,638)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,455 miles
    Test number
    150635578248
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass64,817 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    64,817 miles
    Test number
    782697577279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail64,817 miles (+5,397)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,817 miles
    Test number
    802915577280
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  25. Pass59,420 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    59,420 miles
    Test number
    571234266280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail59,420 miles1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,420 miles
    Test number
    194033166205
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on shoulders

Questions about S56 DGX

Does S56 DGX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S56 DGX expired on 10 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S56 DGX?
The MOT on S56 DGX expired on 10 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S56 DGX done?
S56 DGX was recorded at 113,087 miles at its MOT on 4 Oct 2023, an average of 3,150 miles a year.
Has S56 DGX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S56 DGX has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on S56 DGX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Oct 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S56 DGX find?
S56 DGX passed its latest MOT on 4 Oct 2023 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; offside front shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush, and 2 more.

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