Volkswagen Golf
Red · Diesel · 1995 · 1,896 cc
J66 JWTMOT history
J66 JWT is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Aug 1995. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 89,473 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 89,473 mi
- At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 21 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 2,711 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J66 JWT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1995
- First used
- 15 Aug 1995
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
J66 JWT was last recorded at 89,473 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 37,691 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2017.
- Previous MOT
- 51,782 miles · 26 Oct 2017
- Between the last two tests
- 37,691 miles
- Average per year
- 2,711 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 89,473 miles
- 2017 – 51,782 miles
- 2015 – 50,988 miles
- 2014 – 49,496 miles
- 2013 – 49,019 miles
- 2012 – 46,486 miles
- 2011 – 44,900 miles
- 2010 – 43,195 miles
- 2009 – 41,693 miles
- 2008 – 40,038 miles
- 2007 – 38,507 miles
- 2006 – 36,613 miles
- 2005 – 34,413 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass89,473 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryREAR SILENCER SLIGHTLY CORRODEDRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH REAR (5.3.2 (b))
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.
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
N/S/F DISC SLIGHTLY PITTED
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Full MOT history
23 tests since 7 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass89,473 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 89,473 miles
- Test number
- 753860498215
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryREAR SILENCER SLIGHTLY CORRODED
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH REAR (5.3.2 (b))
PassMileage not read3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 151682799026
- AdvisoryN/S/F DISC SLIGHTLY PITTED
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PassMileage not read4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 886745189051
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryN/S/F DISC SLIGHTLY PITTED
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PassMileage not read3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 208745651628
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
PassMileage not read6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 398063257201
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryREAR SILENCER SLIGHTLY CORRODED
PassMileage not read4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 549999571983
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PassMileage not read2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 853046134051
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheelarch by upper suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
FailMileage not read1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 782405119836
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate value 1.20 (8.2.2.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheelarch by upper suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
PassMileage not read1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 714816357794
- AdvisoryFront BOTH TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTS MOVEMENT
Pass51,782 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 51,782 miles
- Test number
- 992895621139
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
PassMileage not read2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 502511350572
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
FailMileage not read2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 473727590288
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Pass50,988 miles (+1,492)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 50,988 miles
- Test number
- 402015052986
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Pass49,496 miles (+477)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 49,496 miles
- Test number
- 156743384247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,019 miles (+2,533)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 49,019 miles
- Test number
- 907502583274
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Pass46,486 miles (+1,586)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 46,486 miles
- Test number
- 588467372266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,900 miles (+1,705)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 44,900 miles
- Test number
- 515765381289
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,195 miles (+1,502)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 43,195 miles
- Test number
- 142823870236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,693 miles (+1,655)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 41,693 miles
- Test number
- 313733579278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,038 miles (+1,531)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 40,038 miles
- Test number
- 552205678264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,507 miles (+1,894)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 38,507 miles
- Test number
- 310276177288
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Pass36,613 miles (+2,200)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 36,613 miles
- Test number
- 200602686275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,413 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 34,413 miles
- Test number
- 302030585255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about J66 JWT
- Does J66 JWT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J66 JWT is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on J66 JWT?
- The MOT on J66 JWT is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has J66 JWT done?
- J66 JWT was recorded at 89,473 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 2,711 miles a year.
- Has J66 JWT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J66 JWT has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2019.
- Has the mileage on J66 JWT 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 JWT find?
- J66 JWT passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: offside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive; rear silencer slightly corroded, and 1 more.
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