Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,781 cc
L66 CPWMOT history
L66 CPW is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 186,243 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 186,243 mi
- At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 18 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 6,678 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L66 CPW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,781 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 21 Oct 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L66 CPW was last recorded at 186,243 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 13 Nov 2014: 15,607 miles, lower than 156,701 miles on 10 Nov 2014.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 186,243 miles · 20 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 6,678 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 186,243 miles
- 2025 – 186,217 miles
- 2024 – 184,897 miles
- 2023 – 181,719 miles
- 2022 – 179,690 miles
- 2021 – 179,495 miles
- 2020 – 178,767 miles
- 2019 – 175,563 miles
- 2018 – 167,348 miles
- 2016 – 165,350 miles
- 2015 – 163,549 miles
- 2014 – 15,607 miles
- 2013 – 147,795 miles
- 2012 – 137,856 miles
- 2011 – 124,967 miles
- 2010 – 111,044 miles
- 2009 – 98,086 miles
- 2008 – 84,265 miles
- 2007 – 65,228 miles
- 2006 – 57,720 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass186,243 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryAll 4 tyres stretchedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryMil light illuminatedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2008–2016
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits
Major4 MOTs, 2023–2026
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits
Major3 MOTs, 2023–2026
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Both rear tyres stretched
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015
Full MOT history
29 tests since 26 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass186,243 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 186,243 miles
- Test number
- 604533223893
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryAll 4 tyres stretched
- AdvisoryMil light illuminated
Fail186,243 miles (+26)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,243 miles
- Test number
- 146446443600
- 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))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryAll 4 tyres stretched
- AdvisoryMil light illuminated
Fail186,217 miles (+1,320)6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,217 miles
- Test number
- 920703398399
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres stretched
- AdvisoryMil light illuminated
Pass184,897 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 184,897 miles
- Test number
- 950731406319
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryAll 4 tyres stretched
Fail184,895 miles (+3,176)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,895 miles
- Test number
- 109122534582
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front 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))
- AdvisoryAll 4 tyres stretched
Pass181,719 miles (+10)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 181,719 miles
- Test number
- 532194576660
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres stretched
Fail181,709 miles (+2,019)5 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,709 miles
- Test number
- 863248113778
- 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres stretched
- AdvisoryMil light illuminated
Pass179,690 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 179,690 miles
- Test number
- 750156686781
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail179,690 miles (+195)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,690 miles
- Test number
- 954836901069
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Pass179,495 miles (+728)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 179,495 miles
- Test number
- 487344952440
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass178,767 miles (+3,204)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 178,767 miles
- Test number
- 829158110209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass175,563 miles (+8,215)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 175,563 miles
- Test number
- 964968357519
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass167,348 miles (+1,998)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 167,348 miles
- Test number
- 940590510339
- AdvisorySlight play in steering.
Pass165,350 miles (+1,801)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 165,350 miles
- Test number
- 192823027969
- AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryAll coil springs rusty
- AdvisorySuspension lowered
Fail163,549 miles (+147,942)9 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,549 miles
- Test number
- 625121411061
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
- FailureNearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
- AdvisoryEML on
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass15,607 miles3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 15,607 miles
- Test number
- 568479714380
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteN s f tyre cut
Fail15,607 miles (-141,094)1 failure2 repaired3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 15,607 miles
- Test number
- 427437514337
- FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteN s f tyre cut
Fail156,701 miles (+8,906)9 failures4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,701 miles
- Test number
- 597414514307
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteEngine management light on
- NoteN/s/f tyre slight damage to side wall
- NoteO/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
Pass147,795 miles (+9,939)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 147,795 miles
- Test number
- 187815103345
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine warning light on
- NoteRear tyres worn on inner edge (225/40 Zr18 92Y)
Pass137,856 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 137,856 miles
- Test number
- 375843192208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail137,856 miles (+12,889)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,856 miles
- Test number
- 406111292257
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass124,967 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 124,967 miles
- Test number
- 997578981203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail124,967 miles (+13,923)7 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,967 miles
- Test number
- 806851781244
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Pass111,044 miles (+12,958)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 111,044 miles
- Test number
- 203320630225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,086 miles (+13,821)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 98,086 miles
- Test number
- 113724229292
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,265 miles (+19,037)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 84,265 miles
- Test number
- 470861438203
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass65,228 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 65,228 miles
- Test number
- 252476227252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,227 miles (+7,507)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,227 miles
- Test number
- 841155227207
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass57,720 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 57,720 miles
- Test number
- 294859596278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L66 CPW
- Does L66 CPW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L66 CPW is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L66 CPW?
- The MOT on L66 CPW 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 L66 CPW done?
- L66 CPW was recorded at 186,243 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 6,678 miles a year.
- Has L66 CPW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L66 CPW has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on L66 CPW ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Nov 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L66 CPW find?
- L66 CPW passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; all 4 tyres stretched; mil light illuminated.
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