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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2002 · 2,324 cc

V56 OLFMOT history

V56 OLF is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Jul 2002. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 74,609 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

V56 OLF red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
74,609 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,216 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V56 OLF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,324 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V56 OLF was last recorded at 74,609 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 3,326 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,283 miles · 30 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,326 miles
Average per year
2,216 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,609 miles
  • 2025 – 71,283 miles
  • 2022 – 68,554 miles
  • 2020 – 61,384 miles
  • 2019 – 60,764 miles
  • 2014 – 57,556 miles
  • 2013 – 47,794 miles
  • 2012 – 44,537 miles
  • 2011 – 43,284 miles
  • 2010 – 41,647 miles
  • 2009 – 40,083 miles
  • 2008 – 37,664 miles
  • 2007 – 32,020 miles
  • 2006 – 30,168 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,609 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 1 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,609 miles (+3,326)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    74,609 miles
    Test number
    575125594148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass71,283 miles (+2,729)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    71,283 miles
    Test number
    395613290501
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  3. Pass68,554 miles (+7,170)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    68,554 miles
    Test number
    273873994035
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhausts mounting broken

  4. Pass61,384 miles (+620)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    61,384 miles
    Test number
    211949437259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass60,764 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    60,764 miles
    Test number
    588708879376
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail60,764 miles (+3,208)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,764 miles
    Test number
    529354004671
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass57,556 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    57,556 miles
    Test number
    516246614351
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s and n/s rear tyres cracking in tread

  8. Fail57,556 miles (+9,762)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,556 miles
    Test number
    596536714363
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s and n/s rear tyres cracking in tread

  9. Pass47,794 miles (+2,060)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    47,794 miles
    Test number
    758883323306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass45,734 miles (+1,197)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    45,734 miles
    Test number
    565128703001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass44,537 miles (+1,253)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    44,537 miles
    Test number
    956845402010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass43,284 miles (+1,637)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    43,284 miles
    Test number
    638775701059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass41,647 miles (+1,564)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    41,647 miles
    Test number
    514916900094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,083 miles (+2,419)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    40,083 miles
    Test number
    584527309069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,664 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    37,664 miles
    Test number
    883420318009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail37,664 miles (+5,644)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,664 miles
    Test number
    441028008058
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  17. Pass32,020 miles (+1,852)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    32,020 miles
    Test number
    760481317030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    30,168 miles
    Test number
    233592986430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V56 OLF

Does V56 OLF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V56 OLF is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V56 OLF?
The MOT on V56 OLF is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V56 OLF done?
V56 OLF was recorded at 74,609 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 2,216 miles a year.
Has V56 OLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V56 OLF has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on V56 OLF 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 OLF find?
V56 OLF passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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