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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

J66 JOOMOT history

J66 JOO is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 101,467 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.

J66 JOO black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
101,467 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
4,672 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J66 JOO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
25 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J66 JOO was last recorded at 101,467 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,467 miles · 16 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,672 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 101,467 miles
  • 2024 – 99,734 miles
  • 2023 – 97,462 miles
  • 2022 – 94,578 miles
  • 2021 – 92,593 miles
  • 2020 – 89,703 miles
  • 2019 – 85,664 miles
  • 2018 – 81,586 miles
  • 2017 – 75,423 miles
  • 2016 – 69,217 miles
  • 2015 – 63,176 miles
  • 2014 – 56,859 miles
  • 2013 – 50,692 miles
  • 2012 – 45,076 miles
  • 2011 – 39,789 miles
  • 2010 – 33,764 miles
  • 2009 – 28,661 miles
  • 2008 – 22,030 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,467 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both inner and outer gators (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sill panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to under side of vehicleRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

31 tests since 22 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,467 miles1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    101,467 miles
    Test number
    796192145006
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both inner and outer gators (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sill panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to under side of vehicle

  2. Fail101,467 miles (+1,733)2 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,467 miles
    Test number
    648095188447
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both inner and outer gators (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sill panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to under side of vehicle

  3. Pass99,734 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    99,734 miles
    Test number
    155579421920
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail99,733 miles (+2,271)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,733 miles
    Test number
    229917708870
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass97,462 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    97,462 miles
    Test number
    703274706013
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges

  6. Fail97,461 miles (+2,883)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,461 miles
    Test number
    741652372041
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges

  7. Pass94,578 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    94,578 miles
    Test number
    153664213634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail94,577 miles (+1,984)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,577 miles
    Test number
    320824508657
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass92,593 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    92,593 miles
    Test number
    750377650208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail92,591 miles (+2,888)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,591 miles
    Test number
    221407192381
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass89,703 miles (+4,039)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    89,703 miles
    Test number
    597586212227
    • AdvisoryOil low

  12. Pass85,664 miles (+4,078)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    85,664 miles
    Test number
    551918524570
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass81,586 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    81,586 miles
    Test number
    908164578406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail81,585 miles (+6,162)1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,585 miles
    Test number
    135384317076
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

  15. Pass75,423 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    75,423 miles
    Test number
    537825217682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail75,423 miles (+6,206)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,423 miles
    Test number
    221386587455
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass69,217 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    69,217 miles
    Test number
    901531466801
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail69,217 miles (+6,041)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,217 miles
    Test number
    785999630727
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass63,176 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    63,176 miles
    Test number
    437504966211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail63,176 miles (+6,317)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,176 miles
    Test number
    363386746318
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  21. Pass56,859 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    56,859 miles
    Test number
    765905544331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail56,859 miles (+6,167)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,859 miles
    Test number
    206905644352
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  23. Fail50,692 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,692 miles
    Test number
    147776143376
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass50,692 miles (+5,616)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    50,692 miles
    Test number
    727736543310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass45,076 miles (+5,287)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    45,076 miles
    Test number
    447806642348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass39,789 miles (+6,025)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    39,789 miles
    Test number
    755714031322
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass33,764 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    33,764 miles
    Test number
    581643140310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail33,764 miles (+5,103)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,764 miles
    Test number
    504112040362
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOff side rear tyre valve split

  29. Pass28,661 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    28,661 miles
    Test number
    390442059321
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  30. Fail28,661 miles (+6,631)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,661 miles
    Test number
    484302259379
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  31. Pass22,030 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    22,030 miles
    Test number
    301147758369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J66 JOO

Does J66 JOO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J66 JOO is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on J66 JOO?
The MOT on J66 JOO is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J66 JOO done?
J66 JOO was recorded at 101,467 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 4,672 miles a year.
Has J66 JOO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J66 JOO has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on J66 JOO 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 JOO find?
J66 JOO passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both inner and outer gators; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; front service brake binding but not excessively both sides, and 8 more.

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