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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

J66 RWEMOT history

J66 RWE is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 189,281 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

J66 RWE silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jan 2027
Mileage
189,281 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,494 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J66 RWE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J66 RWE was last recorded at 189,281 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
189,277 miles · 19 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
8,494 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 189,281 miles
  • 2025 – 188,611 miles
  • 2024 – 184,644 miles
  • 2019 – 184,418 miles
  • 2018 – 181,548 miles
  • 2017 – 172,313 miles
  • 2016 – 159,645 miles
  • 2015 – 146,545 miles
  • 2014 – 132,294 miles
  • 2013 – 117,591 miles
  • 2012 – 103,269 miles
  • 2011 – 86,271 miles
  • 2010 – 71,948 miles
  • 2009 – 57,258 miles
  • 2008 – 38,415 miles
  • 2007 – 30,267 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,281 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp illuminatedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2026

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,281 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    189,281 miles
    Test number
    243417157961
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp illuminated
  2. Fail189,277 miles (+666)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,277 miles
    Test number
    895334245405
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment not moving (1.1.15 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp illuminated
  3. Pass188,611 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    188,611 miles
    Test number
    191717033589
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front mounting bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail188,611 miles (+3,967)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,611 miles
    Test number
    302689014012
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front mounting bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass184,644 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    184,644 miles
    Test number
    439711382945
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail184,634 miles (+216)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,634 miles
    Test number
    139456655783
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass184,418 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    184,418 miles
    Test number
    993954061972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail184,406 miles (+2,858)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,406 miles
    Test number
    858580643708
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit *.80* (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  9. Pass181,548 miles (+9,235)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    181,548 miles
    Test number
    970252281464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass172,313 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    172,313 miles
    Test number
    520576291737
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  11. Fail172,313 miles (+12,668)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,313 miles
    Test number
    895576677020
    • FailureBrake pedal has no servo assistance no reserve vacuum/vacuum pipe split (3.3.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass159,645 miles (+13,100)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    159,645 miles
    Test number
    542742000857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass146,545 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    146,545 miles
    Test number
    756079025182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail146,539 miles (+14,245)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,539 miles
    Test number
    248578425162
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  15. Pass132,294 miles (+14,703)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2015
    Odometer
    132,294 miles
    Test number
    356440834140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass117,591 miles (+14,322)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2014
    Odometer
    117,591 miles
    Test number
    239691233147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass103,269 miles (+16,998)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    103,269 miles
    Test number
    756532232108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass86,271 miles (+14,323)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2012
    Odometer
    86,271 miles
    Test number
    298606021169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass71,948 miles (+14,690)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    71,948 miles
    Test number
    223534920479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail57,258 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,258 miles
    Test number
    422637129132
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass57,258 miles (+18,843)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2010
    Odometer
    57,258 miles
    Test number
    840557129191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass38,415 miles (+8,148)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    38,415 miles
    Test number
    202470138481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,267 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2008
    Odometer
    30,267 miles
    Test number
    410175727161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J66 RWE

Does J66 RWE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J66 RWE is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on J66 RWE?
The MOT on J66 RWE is valid until 22 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 RWE done?
J66 RWE was recorded at 189,281 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 8,494 miles a year.
Has J66 RWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J66 RWE has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on J66 RWE 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 RWE find?
J66 RWE passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside outer seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside outer seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill, and 3 more.

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