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2006 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF • BLACK • DIESEL

Registration
FY56HVT
Tax Status
✓ Expires: 01 Dec 2026
296 days left
MOT Status
✓ Expires: 25 Nov 2026
290 days left
Vehicle Make
VOLKSWAGEN
Model
GOLF
Exported
No
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Manufactur Year
2006
Cylinder capacity
1968 cc
Colour
BLACK
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Type Approval
M1
Wheel Plan
2 AXLE RIGID BODY
Revenue Weight
Not available
First Used
28 Sep 2006
Registration Date
28 Sep 2006
Vehicle Age
19 Years 4 Months
CO₂ Output
149 g/km
CO2 Ratings
F
Tax (12 Months)
£215
Tax (6 Months)
£118.25
Euro Status
Not available
Last V5C Issued
18 Dec 2025
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CO₂ Emissions
Environmental Rating
CO2 Rating F
CO₂ Output
149 g/km
Band F

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Agreement Date 2022-03-15
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MOT History
  • Test Date: 26 Nov 2025
    Test Result: PASSED
    Expiry Date: 25 Nov 2026
    Mileage Recorded: 144,647 MI
    MOT Test Number: 965193331668
    Source: DVSA
    Advisory and Comments (16)
    • Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c)) [ADVISORY]
    • Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i)) [ADVISORY]
    • Both front backing plates corroded [ADVISORY]
    • Nearside Rear Backing plate corroded [ADVISORY]
    • Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i)) [ADVISORY]
    • Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i)) [ADVISORY]
    • Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i)) [ADVISORY]
    • Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i)) [ADVISORY]
    • underbody components corroded [ADVISORY]
    • Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) [ADVISORY]
    • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) [MINOR]
    • Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i)) [ADVISORY]
    • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i)) [ADVISORY]
    • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) [ADVISORY]
    • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) [ADVISORY]
    • Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b)) [ADVISORY]
  • Test Date: 27 Oct 2025
    Test Result: FAILED
    Mileage Recorded: 144,603 MI
    MOT Test Number: 176077040804
    Source: DVSA
    Advisory and Comments (18)
    • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) [MAJOR]
    • Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) [MAJOR]
    • Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) [MAJOR]
    • Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i)) [ADVISORY]
    • Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Nearside full sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i)) [MAJOR]
    • Nearside Front sill [ADVISORY]
    • Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) [MAJOR]
    • Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i)) [ADVISORY]
    • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i)) [ADVISORY]
    • Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i)) [ADVISORY]
    • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) [ADVISORY]
    • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) [ADVISORY]
    • Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i)) [MAJOR]
    • Play in steering rack inner joint(s) [ADVISORY]
    • Oil leak, but not excessive top and bottom of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) [ADVISORY]
    • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e)) [ADVISORY]
    • air filter and housing missing [ADVISORY]
    • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) [DANGEROUS]
  • Test Date: 14 Feb 2024
    Test Result: FAILED
    Mileage Recorded: 136,989 MI
    MOT Test Number: 866269958412
    Source: DVSA
    Advisory and Comments (18)
    • Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) [MAJOR]
    • Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) [MAJOR]
    • Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) [MAJOR]
    • Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) [DANGEROUS]
    • Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) [MAJOR]
    • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) [MAJOR]
    • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) [MAJOR]
    • Nearside Inner Steering arm modified such that the steering is adversely affected tie rod (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) [DANGEROUS]
    • Offside Inner Steering arm modified such that the steering is adversely affected tie rod (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) [DANGEROUS]
    • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) [MAJOR]
    • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) [MAJOR]
    • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) [MAJOR]
    • Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) [MAJOR]
    • Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill unable to check for body kit (6.1.1 (c) (i)) [ADVISORY]
    • Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) [ADVISORY]
    • Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) [ADVISORY]
    • Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) [ADVISORY]
    • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) [DANGEROUS]
  • Test Date: 14 Feb 2023
    Test Result: PASSED
    Expiry Date: 13 Feb 2024
    Mileage Recorded: 126,850 MI
    MOT Test Number: 138770111151
    Source: DVSA
    Advisory and Comments (1)
    • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e)) [ADVISORY]
  • Test Date: 04 Feb 2022
    Test Result: PASSED
    Expiry Date: 03 Feb 2023
    Mileage Recorded: 120,144 MI
    MOT Test Number: 417220324867
    Source: DVSA
    Advisory and Comments (5)
    • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i)) [MINOR]
    • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) [ADVISORY]
    • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) [ADVISORY]
    • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) [ADVISORY]
    • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) [ADVISORY]
  • Test Date: 02 Feb 2022
    Test Result: FAILED
    Mileage Recorded: 120,144 MI
    MOT Test Number: 589876088942
    Source: DVSA
    Advisory and Comments (11)
    • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i)) [MINOR]
    • Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e)) [MAJOR]
    • Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) [MAJOR]
    • Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) [MAJOR]
    • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) [ADVISORY]
    • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) [ADVISORY]
    • Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) [MAJOR]
    • Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) [MAJOR]
    • Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) [MAJOR]
    • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) [ADVISORY]
    • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) [ADVISORY]
  • Test Date: 07 Dec 2020
    Test Result: PASSED
    Expiry Date: 06 Dec 2021
    Mileage Recorded: 117,454 MI
    MOT Test Number: 415424266996
    Source: DVSA
    Advisory and Comments (2)
    • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) [ADVISORY]
    • Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) [ADVISORY]
  • Test Date: 29 Mar 2019
    Test Result: PASSED
    Expiry Date: 28 Mar 2020
    Mileage Recorded: 111,441 MI
    MOT Test Number: 951845593137
    Source: DVSA
  • Test Date: 22 Mar 2019
    Test Result: FAILED
    Mileage Recorded: 111,411 MI
    MOT Test Number: 747732311939
    Source: DVSA
    Advisory and Comments (6)
    • Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) [MAJOR]
    • Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) [MAJOR]
    • Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) [MAJOR]
    • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) [MAJOR]
    • Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) [DANGEROUS]
    • Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) [MAJOR]
  • Test Date: 21 Aug 2017
    Test Result: PASSED
    Expiry Date: 25 Aug 2018
    Mileage Recorded: 104,347 MI
    MOT Test Number: 350354490283
    Source: DVSA
  • Test Date: 21 Aug 2017
    Test Result: FAILED
    Mileage Recorded: 104,346 MI
    MOT Test Number: 870663736066
    Source: DVSA
    Advisory and Comments (1)
    • Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) [FAIL]
  • Test Date: 18 Aug 2016
    Test Result: PASSED
    Expiry Date: 25 Aug 2017
    Mileage Recorded: 96,546 MI
    MOT Test Number: 861917630061
    Source: DVSA
  • Test Date: 18 Aug 2016
    Test Result: FAILED
    Mileage Recorded: 96,546 MI
    MOT Test Number: 888763755454
    Source: DVSA
    Advisory and Comments (1)
    • Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) [PRS]
  • Test Date: 30 Jul 2015
    Test Result: PASSED
    Expiry Date: 25 Aug 2016
    Mileage Recorded: 85,333 MI
    MOT Test Number: 726001315289
    Source: DVSA
    Advisory and Comments (1)
    • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) [ADVISORY]
  • Test Date: 26 Aug 2014
    Test Result: PASSED
    Expiry Date: 25 Aug 2015
    Mileage Recorded: 70,491 MI
    MOT Test Number: 548918234239
    Source: DVSA
  • Test Date: 23 Aug 2014
    Test Result: FAILED
    Mileage Recorded: 70,491 MI
    MOT Test Number: 476455134223
    Source: DVSA
    Advisory and Comments (5)
    • Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) [FAIL]
    • Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) [FAIL]
    • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) [FAIL]
    • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) [ADVISORY]
    • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) [ADVISORY]
  • Test Date: 27 Sep 2013
    Test Result: FAILED
    Mileage Recorded: 63,596 MI
    MOT Test Number: 408650073201
    Source: DVSA
    Advisory and Comments (3)
    • Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e) [PRS]
    • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) [ADVISORY]
    • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) [ADVISORY]
  • Test Date: 27 Sep 2013
    Test Result: PASSED
    Expiry Date: 28 Sep 2014
    Mileage Recorded: 63,596 MI
    MOT Test Number: 348950573215
    Source: DVSA
    Advisory and Comments (2)
    • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) [ADVISORY]
    • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) [ADVISORY]
  • Test Date: 23 Sep 2013
    Test Result: FAILED
    Mileage Recorded: 63,596 MI
    MOT Test Number: 569276663200
    Source: DVSA
    Advisory and Comments (4)
    • Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) [FAIL]
    • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) [ADVISORY]
    • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) [ADVISORY]
    • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) [ADVISORY]
  • Test Date: 28 Sep 2012
    Test Result: PASSED
    Expiry Date: 28 Sep 2013
    Mileage Recorded: 54,391 MI
    MOT Test Number: 379172772294
    Source: DVSA
    Advisory and Comments (4)
    • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b) [ADVISORY]
    • Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a) [ADVISORY]
    • sill covers fitted [USER ENTERED]
    • decelerometer brake test /wet road [USER ENTERED]
  • Test Date: 28 Sep 2012
    Test Result: FAILED
    Mileage Recorded: 54,391 MI
    MOT Test Number: 438502072238
    Source: DVSA
    Advisory and Comments (6)
    • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) [FAIL]
    • Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e) [PRS]
    • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b) [ADVISORY]
    • Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a) [ADVISORY]
    • sill covers fitted [USER ENTERED]
    • decelerometer brake test /wet road [USER ENTERED]
  • Test Date: 10 Sep 2011
    Test Result: PASSED
    Expiry Date: 28 Sep 2012
    Mileage Recorded: 46,659 MI
    MOT Test Number: 147613751290
    Source: DVSA
  • Test Date: 27 Sep 2010
    Test Result: PASSED
    Expiry Date: 28 Sep 2011
    Mileage Recorded: 41,517 MI
    MOT Test Number: 713670570266
    Source: DVSA
    Advisory and Comments (1)
    • Nearside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) [ADVISORY]
  • Test Date: 22 Sep 2009
    Test Result: PASSED
    Expiry Date: 28 Sep 2010
    Mileage Recorded: 35,288 MI
    MOT Test Number: 733965269228
    Source: DVSA
  • Test Date: 22 Sep 2009
    Test Result: FAILED
    Mileage Recorded: 35,288 MI
    MOT Test Number: 950015069223
    Source: DVSA
    Advisory and Comments (1)
    • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) [PRS]

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Date 2019-04-18
Category Cat N
Type Rear Impact
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Number of Owners 3
Current Owner Since 2021-08-12
Previous Owner Duration 2 years
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Last registration 2025-01-08
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