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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,197 cc

J66 CDLMOT history

J66 CDL is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 56,252 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.

J66 CDL black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
56,252 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,724 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J66 CDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
26 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J66 CDL was last recorded at 56,252 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,252 miles · 27 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,724 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,252 miles
  • 2025 – 53,132 miles
  • 2024 – 50,907 miles
  • 2023 – 48,490 miles
  • 2022 – 45,047 miles
  • 2021 – 42,014 miles
  • 2020 – 39,541 miles
  • 2019 – 36,910 miles
  • 2018 – 31,839 miles
  • 2017 – 26,496 miles
  • 2016 – 21,738 miles
  • 2015 – 15,842 miles
  • 2014 – 11,528 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,252 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil STRONG ADVISE (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 24 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,252 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    56,252 miles
    Test number
    710651297662
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil STRONG ADVISE (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail56,252 miles (+3,120)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,252 miles
    Test number
    115536981706
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil STRONG ADVISE (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass53,132 miles (+2,225)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    53,132 miles
    Test number
    687738946703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass50,907 miles (+2,417)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    50,907 miles
    Test number
    961897297761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass48,490 miles (+3,443)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    48,490 miles
    Test number
    488278874066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass45,047 miles (+3,033)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    45,047 miles
    Test number
    773717462703
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryUndercover trays fitted to vehicle

  7. Pass42,014 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    42,014 miles
    Test number
    675925477361
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on suspension components underneath the vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail42,014 miles (+2,473)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,014 miles
    Test number
    879377301098
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on suspension components underneath the vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass39,541 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    39,541 miles
    Test number
    280141986872
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail39,541 miles (+2,631)1 major2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,541 miles
    Test number
    853938339298
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  11. Pass36,910 miles (+5,071)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    36,910 miles
    Test number
    996975601853
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyres just at boarder line very close to limits
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer brake pads low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyres close to boarder line limits
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass31,839 miles (+5,343)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    31,839 miles
    Test number
    502457870079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass26,496 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    26,496 miles
    Test number
    223876180014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail26,496 miles (+4,758)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,496 miles
    Test number
    484329827652
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking

  15. Pass21,738 miles (+5,896)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    21,738 miles
    Test number
    357282349944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass15,842 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    15,842 miles
    Test number
    286376075118
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAll tyres cracking
    • NoteTyre size 195 65 15 91 T

  17. Fail15,842 miles (+4,314)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,842 miles
    Test number
    207876875158
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAll tyres cracking
    • NoteTyre size 195 65 15 91 T

  18. Pass11,528 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    11,528 miles
    Test number
    725635004259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J66 CDL

Does J66 CDL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J66 CDL is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on J66 CDL?
The MOT on J66 CDL 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 J66 CDL done?
J66 CDL was recorded at 56,252 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 3,724 miles a year.
Has J66 CDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J66 CDL has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on J66 CDL 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 J66 CDL find?
J66 CDL passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil strong advise; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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