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Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,984 cc

V56 GNPMOT history

V56 GNP is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Aug 2006. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 137,906 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

V56 GNP black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
137,906 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,445 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V56 GNP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
21 Aug 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V56 GNP was last recorded at 137,906 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 5,651 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,255 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,651 miles
Average per year
6,445 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,906 miles
  • 2025 – 132,255 miles
  • 2024 – 126,253 miles
  • 2023 – 120,393 miles
  • 2022 – 116,135 miles
  • 2021 – 111,924 miles
  • 2020 – 107,150 miles
  • 2019 – 101,222 miles
  • 2018 – 94,043 miles
  • 2017 – 86,364 miles
  • 2016 – 70,067 miles
  • 2015 – 58,850 miles
  • 2013 – 47,151 miles
  • 2012 – 41,872 miles
  • 2011 – 37,708 miles
  • 2010 – 33,962 miles
  • 2009 – 28,271 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,906 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNo oil on dipstick on arrival 1.5 liters added to get back on level
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,906 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    137,906 miles
    Test number
    254346655781
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNo oil on dipstick on arrival 1.5 liters added to get back on level
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail137,906 miles (+5,651)2 repaired11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,906 miles
    Test number
    396964469228
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Incorrectly fitted bulb (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNo oil on dipstick on arrival 1.5 liters added to get back on level
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass132,255 miles (+6,002)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    132,255 miles
    Test number
    938836433597
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40r18 on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40r18 on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass126,253 miles (+5,860)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    126,253 miles
    Test number
    629230768423
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass120,393 miles (+2)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    120,393 miles
    Test number
    208444155324
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail120,391 miles (+4,256)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,391 miles
    Test number
    889310886016
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass116,135 miles (+4,211)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    116,135 miles
    Test number
    784742028202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass111,924 miles (+4,774)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    111,924 miles
    Test number
    303623695126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass107,150 miles (+3)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    107,150 miles
    Test number
    736324458958
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail107,147 miles (+5,925)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,147 miles
    Test number
    211875924955
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  11. Pass101,222 miles (+78)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    101,222 miles
    Test number
    955238677600
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront fog lamps inoperatve

  12. Fail101,144 miles (+7,101)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,144 miles
    Test number
    296243323000
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront fog lamps inoperatve

  13. Pass94,043 miles (+7,679)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    94,043 miles
    Test number
    522917153775
    • AdvisoryAll Rear control bushes perished
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront rear bushes perished
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  14. Pass86,364 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    86,364 miles
    Test number
    950355648584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail86,362 miles (+3,928)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,362 miles
    Test number
    866374593869
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

  16. Pass82,434 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    82,434 miles
    Test number
    729367524148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail82,434 miles (+12,367)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,434 miles
    Test number
    955235982538
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass70,067 miles (+11,217)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    70,067 miles
    Test number
    758634686401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass58,850 miles (+11,699)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    58,850 miles
    Test number
    317768145013
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear discs worn

  20. Pass47,151 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    47,151 miles
    Test number
    476401933355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail47,151 miles (+5,279)1 failure1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,151 miles
    Test number
    985000133373
    • FailureBonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass41,872 miles (+4,164)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    41,872 miles
    Test number
    635204052263
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass37,708 miles (+3,746)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    37,708 miles
    Test number
    118952451222
    • NoteO/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough

  24. Pass33,962 miles (+5,691)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    33,962 miles
    Test number
    600456540299
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass28,271 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    28,271 miles
    Test number
    414604059209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V56 GNP

Does V56 GNP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V56 GNP is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V56 GNP?
The MOT on V56 GNP is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V56 GNP done?
V56 GNP was recorded at 137,906 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 6,445 miles a year.
Has V56 GNP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V56 GNP has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on V56 GNP 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 GNP find?
V56 GNP passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 11 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 8 more.

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