GBKM56FVC

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

2006 · GREY · PETROL · 83,061 mi

● Taxed · due 2026-11-01● MOT Valid · exp 2026-10-22● ULEZ Compliant

MOT History — 23 tests · 17 passed · 6 failed

FAIL29 September 2026

83,061 mi

MAJOROffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJORNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORYRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MAJORExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
MAJORExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

PASS4 October 2025

80,987 mi

ADVISORYOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORYNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

FAIL26 September 2025

80,949 mi

ADVISORYOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORYNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
MAJORExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
MAJORExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
MAJORExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

PASS16 October 2024

79,020 mi

ADVISORYboot only opens from inside
ADVISORYNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

FAIL9 October 2024

78,980 mi

ADVISORYboot only opens from inside
MAJOROffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
ADVISORYNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MAJORExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
MAJORExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

PASS23 October 2023

76,886 mi

ADVISORYtail gate not opening from outside
ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORYFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

FAIL16 October 2023

76,815 mi

ADVISORYtail gate not opening from outside
ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORYFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORYFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
MAJORExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

PASS22 October 2022

74,879 mi

ADVISORYFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

PASS21 October 2021

73,284 mi

ADVISORYFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MINOROffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

PASS24 November 2020

69,221 mi

ADVISORYFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORYOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

FAIL20 November 2020

69,154 mi

PRSNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORYFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORYOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
MAJORElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
MAJORElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
MAJORExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

PASS14 November 2019

64,480 mi

ADVISORYOffside Front Outer CV boot worn

PASS27 November 2018

59,705 mi

ADVISORYRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORYNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORYundertray damaged
ADVISORYRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

PASS24 October 2017

52,610 mi

PASS12 November 2016

45,890 mi

ADVISORYOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

PASS7 November 2015

40,894 mi

FAIL7 November 2015

40,894 mi

FAILNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
FAILOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

PASS17 November 2014

35,784 mi

USER ENTEREDboth front tyres worn on inner edges
USER ENTEREDboth rear tyres perished

PASS2 November 2013

31,099 mi

PASS10 November 2012

26,455 mi

PASS5 November 2011

20,494 mi

ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORYParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
USER ENTEREDcoolant level low

PASS20 November 2010

15,662 mi

ADVISORYFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

PASS28 October 2009

11,012 mi

Vehicle Details Official

Make: VOLKSWAGEN
Model: GOLF
Colour: GREY
Fuel type: PETROL
Engine: 1,390 cc
Year: 2006
First registered: 2006-11
CO₂ emissions: 168 g/km
Tax due: 2026-11-01
MOT expiry: 2026-10-22
Recorded mileage: 83,061 mi

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