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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,600 cc

V56 EWPMOT history

V56 EWP is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Jan 2000. Its MOT expired on 8 Sept 2026 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 107,035 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2025.

V56 EWP blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Sept 2026
Mileage
107,035 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2025
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,396 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V56 EWP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
4 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V56 EWP was last recorded at 107,035 miles on 8 Sept 2025, 18,196 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,839 miles · 9 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
18,196 miles
Average per year
4,396 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 107,035 miles
  • 2024 – 88,839 miles
  • 2023 – 65,420 miles
  • 2022 – 55,426 miles
  • 2021 – 53,934 miles
  • 2020 – 52,744 miles
  • 2019 – 51,337 miles
  • 2018 – 49,625 miles
  • 2017 – 47,803 miles
  • 2016 – 46,212 miles
  • 2015 – 44,189 miles
  • 2014 – 42,108 miles
  • 2013 – 40,444 miles
  • 2012 – 38,285 miles
  • 2011 – 36,240 miles
  • 2010 – 33,503 miles
  • 2009 – 31,077 miles
  • 2008 – 28,842 miles
  • 2007 – 25,453 miles
  • 2006 – 22,948 miles
  • 2005 – 20,126 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,035 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer side wings corroded badly . big hole
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off damage. (0.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear sub frame area corroded.

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 worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,035 miles (+18,196)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    107,035 miles
    Test number
    849464309027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer side wings corroded badly . big hole
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off damage. (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame area corroded.

  2. Pass88,839 miles (+23,419)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    88,839 miles
    Test number
    679129196079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass65,420 miles (+9,994)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    65,420 miles
    Test number
    389562657052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass55,426 miles (+1,492)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    55,426 miles
    Test number
    993956326457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass53,934 miles (+1,190)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    53,934 miles
    Test number
    180458119940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass52,744 miles (+1,407)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    52,744 miles
    Test number
    133018000981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass51,337 miles (+1,712)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    51,337 miles
    Test number
    626005280247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass49,625 miles (+1,822)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    49,625 miles
    Test number
    429653272839
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component pipe to rack (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Pass47,803 miles (+1,591)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    47,803 miles
    Test number
    778840962511
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs lipped, nearside outer pad 5mm, inner pad not visible

  10. Pass46,212 miles (+2,023)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    46,212 miles
    Test number
    920461595272
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass44,189 miles (+2,081)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    44,189 miles
    Test number
    979202453957
    • 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)

  12. Pass42,108 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    42,108 miles
    Test number
    449963794249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear brake discs lipped

  13. Fail42,108 miles (+1,664)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,108 miles
    Test number
    277640194211
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear brake discs lipped

  14. Pass40,444 miles (+2,159)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    40,444 miles
    Test number
    449731693220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,285 miles (+2,045)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    38,285 miles
    Test number
    228592082228
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass36,240 miles (+2,737)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    36,240 miles
    Test number
    385493591221
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass33,503 miles (+2,426)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    33,503 miles
    Test number
    611945190275
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass31,077 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    31,077 miles
    Test number
    180936009338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail31,077 miles (+2,235)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,077 miles
    Test number
    381996209380
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  20. Pass28,842 miles (+3,389)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    28,842 miles
    Test number
    930712938378
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass25,453 miles (+2,505)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    25,453 miles
    Test number
    420051237466
    • NoteHandbrake operation notchy

  22. Pass22,948 miles (+2,822)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    22,948 miles
    Test number
    143074426311
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/front inner cv boot leaks

  23. Pass20,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    20,126 miles
    Test number
    812615835373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V56 EWP

Does V56 EWP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V56 EWP expired on 8 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V56 EWP?
The MOT on V56 EWP expired on 8 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V56 EWP done?
V56 EWP was recorded at 107,035 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2025, an average of 4,396 miles a year.
Has V56 EWP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V56 EWP has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2014.
Has the mileage on V56 EWP 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 V56 EWP find?
V56 EWP passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2025 with 7 advisories: nearside front outer side wings corroded badly . big hole; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 4 more.

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