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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

J66 ECAMOT history

J66 ECA is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 129,761 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

J66 ECA grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
129,761 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,829 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J66 ECA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
12 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J66 ECA was last recorded at 129,761 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 4,291 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,470 miles · 11 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,291 miles
Average per year
6,829 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 129,761 miles
  • 2024 – 125,470 miles
  • 2023 – 117,703 miles
  • 2022 – 109,453 miles
  • 2021 – 96,721 miles
  • 2020 – 86,682 miles
  • 2019 – 85,875 miles
  • 2018 – 84,386 miles
  • 2017 – 82,418 miles
  • 2016 – 74,949 miles
  • 2015 – 64,505 miles
  • 2014 – 56,546 miles
  • 2013 – 48,594 miles
  • 2012 – 38,036 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,761 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.

  • All steering and suspension components corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • N/S/F tyre inner edge wearing.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • O/S/F + O/S/R + N/S/R Alloy wheel inner faces heavily corroded and flaking .

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 1 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,761 miles (+4,291)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    129,761 miles
    Test number
    812443710521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass125,470 miles (+7,767)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    125,470 miles
    Test number
    628633693132
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorbers corroded
    • AdvisoryRear sub-frame and suspension components corroded
  3. Pass117,703 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    117,703 miles
    Test number
    390338446307
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail117,702 miles (+8,249)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,702 miles
    Test number
    520977912486
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass109,453 miles (+12,732)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    109,453 miles
    Test number
    540660476187
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass96,721 miles (+10,039)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    96,721 miles
    Test number
    856191869821
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre stepping on edge
  7. Pass86,682 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    86,682 miles
    Test number
    644474755855
    • AdvisoryAll steering and suspension components corroded.
    • AdvisoryN/S/F tyre inner edge wearing.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/S/F + O/S/R + N/S/R Alloy wheel inner faces heavily corroded and flaking .
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail86,682 miles (+807)1 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,682 miles
    Test number
    133295136519
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryAll steering and suspension components corroded.
    • AdvisoryN/S/F tyre inner edge wearing.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/S/F + O/S/R + N/S/R Alloy wheel inner faces heavily corroded and flaking .
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass85,875 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    85,875 miles
    Test number
    645605974590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail85,875 miles (+1,489)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,875 miles
    Test number
    690848725818
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass84,386 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    84,386 miles
    Test number
    769628686150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail84,386 miles (+1,968)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,386 miles
    Test number
    777453904907
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
  13. Pass82,418 miles (+7,469)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    82,418 miles
    Test number
    994236279085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass74,949 miles (+3,834)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    74,949 miles
    Test number
    843972347263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass71,115 miles (+6,610)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    71,115 miles
    Test number
    402883539178
    • AdvisoryDiesel emissions to clean to record
    • AdvisoryOsf tyre tread inner edge getting low
  16. Pass64,505 miles (+7,959)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    64,505 miles
    Test number
    275782555482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,546 miles (+7,952)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    56,546 miles
    Test number
    805977654168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,594 miles (+10,558)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    48,594 miles
    Test number
    158811253125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,036 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    38,036 miles
    Test number
    147313652138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about J66 ECA

Does J66 ECA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J66 ECA is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on J66 ECA?
The MOT on J66 ECA is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J66 ECA done?
J66 ECA was recorded at 129,761 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 6,829 miles a year.
Has J66 ECA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J66 ECA has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on J66 ECA 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 ECA find?
J66 ECA passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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