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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,300 cc

T56 MHNMOT history

T56 MHN is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 121,269 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jul 2027
Mileage
121,269 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,092 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T56 MHN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,300 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T56 MHN was last recorded at 121,269 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 565 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,704 miles · 7 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
565 miles
Average per year
3,092 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,269 miles
  • 2023 – 120,704 miles
  • 2020 – 120,520 miles
  • 2018 – 116,232 miles
  • 2016 – 109,910 miles
  • 2015 – 107,617 miles
  • 2014 – 104,589 miles
  • 2013 – 101,285 miles
  • 2012 – 93,602 miles
  • 2011 – 89,796 miles
  • 2009 – 83,027 miles
  • 2008 – 77,574 miles
  • 2007 – 69,295 miles
  • 2006 – 59,005 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,269 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2013

Full MOT history

20 tests since 9 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,269 miles (+565)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    121,269 miles
    Test number
    373960406664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass120,704 miles (+184)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    120,704 miles
    Test number
    524914796920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass120,520 miles (+4,288)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    120,520 miles
    Test number
    141192167170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front and offside front brake discs metal back plate corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear and offside rear brake discs metal back plate corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear and nearside rear lamp lens has a slight damaged/hole +both lamp lens slighly deteriorated +slight water trapped inside
    • AdvisoryOffside outer body sill has a slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside outer body sill has a slight damage
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust system corroded

  4. Pass116,232 miles (+6,322)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    116,232 miles
    Test number
    160001706966
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

  5. Pass109,910 miles (+2,293)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    109,910 miles
    Test number
    256378650530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass107,617 miles (+3,028)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    107,617 miles
    Test number
    790467091467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass104,589 miles (+3,304)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    104,589 miles
    Test number
    337577884253
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth nearside and offside rear big axle bushes are deteriorated

  8. Pass101,285 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    101,285 miles
    Test number
    537867263230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail101,278 miles (+7,676)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,278 miles
    Test number
    826222563271
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  10. Fail93,602 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,602 miles
    Test number
    197971462017
    • Repaired at testNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass93,602 miles (+3,806)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    93,602 miles
    Test number
    239881562053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass89,796 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    89,796 miles
    Test number
    386980961097
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  13. Fail89,796 miles (+6,769)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,796 miles
    Test number
    985050261042
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  14. Pass83,027 miles (+5,453)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    83,027 miles
    Test number
    442186939259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass77,574 miles (+8,279)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2009
    Odometer
    77,574 miles
    Test number
    901201048122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Pass69,295 miles (+273)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2008
    Odometer
    69,295 miles
    Test number
    130972747152
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Fail69,022 miles (+10,017)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,022 miles
    Test number
    223529627163
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass59,005 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    59,005 miles
    Test number
    204397836457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail58,988 miles (+14)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,988 miles
    Test number
    283811236440
    • FailureRear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • NoteExhaust heat shield insecure
    • NoteRear wiper blade torn

  20. Fail58,974 miles4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,974 miles
    Test number
    831679226198
    • FailureBonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
    • FailureBonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureSeat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • NoteCENTRE EXHAUST BOX MOUNTING BRACKET BROKEN AND CAT HEAT SHEILD BROKEN /LOOSE

Questions about T56 MHN

Does T56 MHN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T56 MHN is valid until 1 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T56 MHN?
The MOT on T56 MHN is valid until 1 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T56 MHN done?
T56 MHN was recorded at 121,269 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 3,092 miles a year.
Has T56 MHN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T56 MHN has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2013.
Has the mileage on T56 MHN 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 T56 MHN find?
T56 MHN passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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