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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

J66 CGHMOT history

J66 CGH is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 80,030 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

J66 CGH black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 May 2027
Mileage
80,030 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,661 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J66 CGH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J66 CGH was last recorded at 80,030 miles on 6 May 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,021 miles · 27 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
4,661 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,030 miles
  • 2025 – 75,515 miles
  • 2024 – 71,401 miles
  • 2023 – 66,809 miles
  • 2022 – 63,347 miles
  • 2021 – 58,116 miles
  • 2020 – 52,613 miles
  • 2019 – 49,050 miles
  • 2018 – 45,457 miles
  • 2017 – 41,764 miles
  • 2016 – 38,530 miles
  • 2015 – 35,290 miles
  • 2014 – 32,110 miles
  • 2013 – 25,634 miles
  • 2012 – 19,501 miles
  • 2011 – 10,349 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,030 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 25 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,030 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2027
    Odometer
    80,030 miles
    Test number
    396417553685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail80,021 miles (+4,506)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,021 miles
    Test number
    952246294027
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  3. Pass75,515 miles (+66)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2026
    Odometer
    75,515 miles
    Test number
    236100661328
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail75,449 miles (+4,048)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,449 miles
    Test number
    212391610201
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass71,401 miles (+4,592)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2025
    Odometer
    71,401 miles
    Test number
    972440410438
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass66,809 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2024
    Odometer
    66,809 miles
    Test number
    366190226342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail66,808 miles (+3,461)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,808 miles
    Test number
    610616915551
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass63,347 miles (+5,231)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2023
    Odometer
    63,347 miles
    Test number
    999281895343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass58,116 miles (+5,503)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2022
    Odometer
    58,116 miles
    Test number
    637072242207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass52,613 miles (+3,563)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2021
    Odometer
    52,613 miles
    Test number
    674309413445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass49,050 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    49,050 miles
    Test number
    596753965801
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  12. Fail49,050 miles (+3,593)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,050 miles
    Test number
    596065322282
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  13. Pass45,457 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    45,457 miles
    Test number
    325228799261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail45,424 miles (+3,660)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,424 miles
    Test number
    959482789476
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.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 Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass41,764 miles (+3,234)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    41,764 miles
    Test number
    784690116378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,530 miles (+3,240)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2017
    Odometer
    38,530 miles
    Test number
    536208437631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,290 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2016
    Odometer
    35,290 miles
    Test number
    977073835102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail35,290 miles (+3,180)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,290 miles
    Test number
    708283935115
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
  19. Pass32,110 miles (+6,476)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2015
    Odometer
    32,110 miles
    Test number
    137951324113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,634 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2014
    Odometer
    25,634 miles
    Test number
    688692323144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail25,579 miles (+6,078)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,579 miles
    Test number
    697531023110
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  22. Pass19,501 miles (+9,152)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    19,501 miles
    Test number
    265217432411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass10,349 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    10,349 miles
    Test number
    136465841138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J66 CGH

Does J66 CGH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J66 CGH is valid until 19 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on J66 CGH?
The MOT on J66 CGH is valid until 19 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J66 CGH done?
J66 CGH was recorded at 80,030 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 4,661 miles a year.
Has J66 CGH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J66 CGH has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on J66 CGH 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 CGH find?
J66 CGH passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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