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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

L66 BAMMOT history

L66 BAM is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 34,521 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

L66 BAM red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
34,521 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,592 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L66 BAM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L66 BAM was last recorded at 34,521 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 1,847 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
32,674 miles · 3 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,847 miles
Average per year
1,592 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 34,521 miles
  • 2024 – 32,674 miles
  • 2023 – 31,692 miles
  • 2022 – 30,846 miles
  • 2021 – 29,969 miles
  • 2020 – 28,713 miles
  • 2019 – 25,384 miles
  • 2018 – 22,635 miles
  • 2017 – 19,787 miles
  • 2016 – 19,002 miles
  • 2015 – 17,896 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass34,521 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 5 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass34,521 miles (+1,847)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    34,521 miles
    Test number
    481018949633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass32,674 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    32,674 miles
    Test number
    488741066770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail32,674 miles (+982)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,674 miles
    Test number
    192615582205
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass31,692 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    31,692 miles
    Test number
    264774296771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail31,680 miles (+834)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,680 miles
    Test number
    349513234842
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  6. Pass30,846 miles (+877)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    30,846 miles
    Test number
    972107218203
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal split

  7. Pass29,969 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    29,969 miles
    Test number
    603752022456
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail29,966 miles (+1,253)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,966 miles
    Test number
    483087592842
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass28,713 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    28,713 miles
    Test number
    267822256756
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail28,708 miles (+3,324)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,708 miles
    Test number
    420272355912
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass25,384 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    25,384 miles
    Test number
    737959178523
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail25,381 miles (+2,746)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,381 miles
    Test number
    563433715803
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass22,635 miles (+2,848)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    22,635 miles
    Test number
    543236406227
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass19,787 miles (+785)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    19,787 miles
    Test number
    838556519505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass19,002 miles (+1,106)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    19,002 miles
    Test number
    200187254821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass17,896 miles (+214)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    17,896 miles
    Test number
    348411975141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass17,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    17,682 miles
    Test number
    106996955141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail17,781 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,781 miles
    Test number
    426766055100
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about L66 BAM

Does L66 BAM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L66 BAM is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L66 BAM?
The MOT on L66 BAM is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L66 BAM done?
L66 BAM was recorded at 34,521 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 1,592 miles a year.
Has L66 BAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L66 BAM has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on L66 BAM 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 L66 BAM find?
L66 BAM passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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