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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2000 · 2,000 cc

X56 FNHMOT history

X56 FNH is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 24 Jan 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 117,022 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jan 2023.

X56 FNH red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 24 Jan 2024
Mileage
117,022 mi
At MOT on 25 Jan 2023
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,487 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X56 FNH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
21 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
25 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

X56 FNH was last recorded at 117,022 miles on 25 Jan 2023, 1,583 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Jan 2019: 108,618 miles, lower than 108,883 miles on 15 Jan 2018.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
115,439 miles · 21 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
1,583 miles
Average per year
3,487 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 117,022 miles
  • 2022 – 115,439 miles
  • 2021 – 113,401 miles
  • 2020 – 111,119 miles
  • 2019 – 108,618 miles
  • 2018 – 108,883 miles
  • 2017 – 98,949 miles
  • 2016 – 96,395 miles
  • 2015 – 92,963 miles
  • 2014 – 90,371 miles
  • 2013 – 85,809 miles
  • 2012 – 82,665 miles
  • 2011 – 78,789 miles
  • 2010 – 73,494 miles
  • 2009 – 68,757 miles
  • 2008 – 64,854 miles
  • 2006 – 61,346 miles
  • 2005 – 57,414 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,022 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,022 miles (+1,583)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    117,022 miles
    Test number
    872812599665
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass115,439 miles (+2,038)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    115,439 miles
    Test number
    649690819457
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass113,401 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    113,401 miles
    Test number
    856046233416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail113,401 miles (+2,282)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,401 miles
    Test number
    628685404249
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  5. Pass111,119 miles (+2,501)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    111,119 miles
    Test number
    890535720182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass108,618 miles (-265)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    108,618 miles
    Test number
    318805102569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass108,883 miles (+9,934)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    108,883 miles
    Test number
    922299220416
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass98,949 miles (+2,554)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    98,949 miles
    Test number
    295454905063
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass96,395 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    96,395 miles
    Test number
    939232676355
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight play on inner steering arms

  10. Fail96,395 miles (+3,432)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,395 miles
    Test number
    942299804713
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight play on inner steering arms

  11. Pass92,963 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    92,963 miles
    Test number
    765042275051
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/side rear tyre cracked in tread

  12. Fail92,963 miles (+2,592)3 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,963 miles
    Test number
    808252275092
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/side rear tyre cracked in tread

  13. Pass90,371 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    90,371 miles
    Test number
    306298424088
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Fail90,371 miles (+4,562)1 repaired4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,371 miles
    Test number
    756288624095
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass85,809 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    85,809 miles
    Test number
    445777513061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEmissions failed first test only just passed on second test
    • NoteHazard switch faulty

  16. Fail85,809 miles (+3,144)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,809 miles
    Test number
    789687913091
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEmissions failed first test only just passed on second test
    • NoteHazard switch faulty

  17. Pass82,665 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    82,665 miles
    Test number
    118571232482
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Fail82,665 miles (+3,876)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,665 miles
    Test number
    967691532004
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass78,789 miles (+5,295)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    78,789 miles
    Test number
    649264611034
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass73,494 miles (+4,737)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    73,494 miles
    Test number
    114243420418
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight play at offside front steering rack inner arm

  21. Pass68,757 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    68,757 miles
    Test number
    782301529094
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  22. Fail68,757 miles (+3,903)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,757 miles
    Test number
    594131829004
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  23. Pass64,854 miles (+3,508)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    64,854 miles
    Test number
    260787108094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass61,346 miles (+3,932)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    61,346 miles
    Test number
    672907346376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass57,414 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    57,414 miles
    Test number
    134905055367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X56 FNH

Does X56 FNH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X56 FNH expired on 24 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X56 FNH?
The MOT on X56 FNH expired on 24 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X56 FNH done?
X56 FNH was recorded at 117,022 miles at its MOT on 25 Jan 2023, an average of 3,487 miles a year.
Has X56 FNH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X56 FNH has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on X56 FNH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Jan 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X56 FNH find?
X56 FNH passed its latest MOT on 25 Jan 2023 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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