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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

L66 DDOMOT history

L66 DDO is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 178,370 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

L66 DDO black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
178,370 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,047 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L66 DDO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
19 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L66 DDO was last recorded at 178,370 miles on 1 May 2026, 5,337 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,033 miles · 23 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,337 miles
Average per year
9,047 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 178,370 miles
  • 2025 – 173,033 miles
  • 2024 – 163,890 miles
  • 2023 – 160,810 miles
  • 2021 – 159,400 miles
  • 2020 – 156,637 miles
  • 2019 – 140,726 miles
  • 2018 – 123,979 miles
  • 2017 – 111,368 miles
  • 2016 – 100,830 miles
  • 2015 – 91,184 miles
  • 2014 – 77,140 miles
  • 2012 – 60,859 miles
  • 2011 – 46,003 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,370 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Chip in Windscreen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Corrosion under car

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,370 miles (+5,337)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    178,370 miles
    Test number
    860364583692
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  2. Pass173,033 miles (+21)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    173,033 miles
    Test number
    292465919524
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChip in Windscreen
    • AdvisoryCorrosion under car
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Undersealed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail173,012 miles (+9,122)2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,012 miles
    Test number
    364282936322
    • MajorOffside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryCorrosion under car
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass163,890 miles (+3,080)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    163,890 miles
    Test number
    100153412106
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass160,810 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    160,810 miles
    Test number
    310940580031
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre perished
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded

  6. Fail160,809 miles (+1,409)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,809 miles
    Test number
    494576091401
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure loose at centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre perished
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded

  7. Pass159,400 miles (+2,763)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    159,400 miles
    Test number
    828998642231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail156,637 miles (+15,911)2 dangerous6 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,637 miles
    Test number
    179867994705
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill .full length (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Fuel hose damaged fuel pipe chaffing on engine cover and excessively damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front strongly advise, fuel filter housing heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass140,726 miles (+17)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    140,726 miles
    Test number
    421131765118
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail140,709 miles (+16,730)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,709 miles
    Test number
    221257468461
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass123,979 miles (+135)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    123,979 miles
    Test number
    679889726417
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Fail123,844 miles (+12,476)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,844 miles
    Test number
    849438385475
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre starting to wear out of shape

  13. Pass111,368 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    111,368 miles
    Test number
    369754453378
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryAll four coil springs corroded

  14. Fail111,361 miles (+10,531)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,361 miles
    Test number
    369613107499
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryAll four coil springs corroded

  15. Pass100,830 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    100,830 miles
    Test number
    987976379737
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs have corrosion and brake pads wearing low
    • AdvisoryStone chip to zone b on windscreen
    • AdvisorySuspension coil springs have corrosion to them

  16. Fail100,817 miles (+9,633)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,817 miles
    Test number
    840515709304
    • FailureRear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs have corrosion and brake pads wearing low
    • AdvisoryStone chip to zone b on windscreen
    • AdvisorySuspension coil springs have corrosion to them

  17. Pass91,184 miles (+14,044)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    91,184 miles
    Test number
    848858645091
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass77,140 miles (+16,281)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    77,140 miles
    Test number
    158064214029
    • NoteLarge crack in windscreen
    • NoteUneven wear to rear tyres

  19. Pass60,859 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    60,859 miles
    Test number
    319267772224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail60,859 miles (+14,856)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,859 miles
    Test number
    966245372277
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass46,003 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    46,003 miles
    Test number
    147206151258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail46,003 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,003 miles
    Test number
    807376751271
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Questions about L66 DDO

Does L66 DDO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L66 DDO is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L66 DDO?
The MOT on L66 DDO is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L66 DDO done?
L66 DDO was recorded at 178,370 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 9,047 miles a year.
Has L66 DDO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L66 DDO has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on L66 DDO 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 DDO find?
L66 DDO passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with 2 advisories: central front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; exhaust noisy.

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