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Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

J66 MLUMOT history

J66 MLU is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 125,615 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

J66 MLU grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
125,615 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,551 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J66 MLU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
5 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J66 MLU was last recorded at 125,615 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,615 miles · 12 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,551 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,615 miles
  • 2025 – 105,335 miles
  • 2024 – 91,856 miles
  • 2022 – 84,206 miles
  • 2021 – 79,099 miles
  • 2020 – 76,358 miles
  • 2019 – 62,563 miles
  • 2018 – 56,311 miles
  • 2017 – 51,953 miles
  • 2016 – 43,030 miles
  • 2014 – 39,982 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,615 miles
  • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryAdvise : both rear brake cables/callipers slightly sticking

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 11 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,615 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    125,615 miles
    Test number
    676834509543
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryAdvise : both rear brake cables/callipers slightly sticking

  2. Fail125,615 miles (+20,280)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,615 miles
    Test number
    814107575044
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRoad wheel fixing missing all four wheels bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Pass105,335 miles (+13,479)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    105,335 miles
    Test number
    111955473974
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryAdvise : nearside front bumper/wing damage and nearside door damaged
    • AdvisoryAdvise : nearside front outer sill damage

  4. Pass91,856 miles (+7,650)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    91,856 miles
    Test number
    939280416880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass84,206 miles (+4,955)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    84,206 miles
    Test number
    855833759124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass79,251 miles (+152)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    79,251 miles
    Test number
    293971635643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass79,099 miles (+2,741)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    79,099 miles
    Test number
    438863149237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass76,358 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    76,358 miles
    Test number
    929551536304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail76,358 miles (+13,795)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,358 miles
    Test number
    460459702605
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass62,563 miles (+6,252)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    62,563 miles
    Test number
    684249382378
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass56,311 miles (+4,358)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    56,311 miles
    Test number
    176250328523
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass51,953 miles (+8,923)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    51,953 miles
    Test number
    378768023891
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight play suspension joint/bush

  13. Pass43,030 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    43,030 miles
    Test number
    348789058806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail43,020 miles (+3,038)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,020 miles
    Test number
    961697972561
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

  15. Pass39,982 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    39,982 miles
    Test number
    568284454217
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about J66 MLU

Does J66 MLU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J66 MLU is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on J66 MLU?
The MOT on J66 MLU is valid until 12 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 MLU done?
J66 MLU was recorded at 125,615 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 7,551 miles a year.
Has J66 MLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J66 MLU has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on J66 MLU 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 MLU find?
J66 MLU passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate; advise : both rear brake cables/callipers slightly sticking.

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