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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 2006 · 1,968 cc

J66 HNWMOT history

J66 HNW is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Aug 2006. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 78,249 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

J66 HNW red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
78,249 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,887 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J66 HNW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
11 Aug 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J66 HNW was last recorded at 78,249 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 3,510 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,739 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,510 miles
Average per year
3,887 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,249 miles
  • 2025 – 74,739 miles
  • 2024 – 70,598 miles
  • 2023 – 68,035 miles
  • 2021 – 65,384 miles
  • 2020 – 62,326 miles
  • 2019 – 59,125 miles
  • 2018 – 55,531 miles
  • 2017 – 50,892 miles
  • 2016 – 46,502 miles
  • 2015 – 42,526 miles
  • 2014 – 38,002 miles
  • 2013 – 33,177 miles
  • 2012 – 27,575 miles
  • 2011 – 22,285 miles
  • 2010 – 17,745 miles
  • 2009 – 13,850 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,249 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on limit (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 7 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,249 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    78,249 miles
    Test number
    712338043001
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on limit (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail78,242 miles (+3,503)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,242 miles
    Test number
    632637058778
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on limit (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass74,739 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    74,739 miles
    Test number
    168287679583
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail74,736 miles (+4,138)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,736 miles
    Test number
    607235561076
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass70,598 miles (+2,563)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    70,598 miles
    Test number
    335925031621
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass68,035 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    68,035 miles
    Test number
    492770422670
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail68,034 miles (+2,650)1 dangerous8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,034 miles
    Test number
    447241525457
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested induction leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Service brake imbalanced across an axle 56% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake imbalanced across an axle 41% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened signs of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass65,384 miles (+3,058)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    65,384 miles
    Test number
    203553119922
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass62,326 miles (+3,201)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    62,326 miles
    Test number
    786498052799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass59,125 miles (+3,594)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    59,125 miles
    Test number
    520143691007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass55,531 miles (+4,639)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    55,531 miles
    Test number
    242006134561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass50,892 miles (+4,390)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    50,892 miles
    Test number
    233260206549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass46,502 miles (+3,976)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    46,502 miles
    Test number
    286690784091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass42,526 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    42,526 miles
    Test number
    523978150293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Fail42,526 miles (+4,524)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,526 miles
    Test number
    319457250718
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported centre sleeve corroded to excess (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass38,002 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    38,002 miles
    Test number
    816366024204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail38,002 miles (+4,825)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,002 miles
    Test number
    136985524261
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  18. Pass33,177 miles (+5,602)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    33,177 miles
    Test number
    249587923223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,575 miles (+5,290)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    27,575 miles
    Test number
    308037012233
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Fail22,285 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,285 miles
    Test number
    306019121281
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  21. Pass22,285 miles (+4,540)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    22,285 miles
    Test number
    317799721219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,745 miles (+3,895)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    17,745 miles
    Test number
    933678810209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass13,850 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    13,850 miles
    Test number
    141999019263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J66 HNW

Does J66 HNW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J66 HNW is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on J66 HNW?
The MOT on J66 HNW is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J66 HNW done?
J66 HNW was recorded at 78,249 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 3,887 miles a year.
Has J66 HNW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J66 HNW has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on J66 HNW 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 HNW find?
J66 HNW passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on limit; rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

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