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Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

L66 DOTMOT history

L66 DOT is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 20 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 82,325 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

L66 DOT black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Sept 2027
Mileage
82,325 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,424 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L66 DOT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
17 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L66 DOT was last recorded at 82,325 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 2,211 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,114 miles · 6 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,211 miles
Average per year
4,424 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,325 miles
  • 2025 – 80,114 miles
  • 2024 – 77,136 miles
  • 2023 – 69,597 miles
  • 2022 – 67,774 miles
  • 2021 – 66,084 miles
  • 2020 – 64,896 miles
  • 2019 – 62,775 miles
  • 2018 – 59,490 miles
  • 2017 – 56,872 miles
  • 2016 – 48,004 miles
  • 2015 – 40,461 miles
  • 2013 – 26,716 miles
  • 2012 – 20,549 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,325 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 20 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,325 miles (+2,211)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    82,325 miles
    Test number
    972644833815
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass80,114 miles (+2,978)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    80,114 miles
    Test number
    358318218526
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass77,136 miles (+7,539)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    77,136 miles
    Test number
    183226364308
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass69,597 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    69,597 miles
    Test number
    288271008664
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail69,593 miles (+1,819)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,593 miles
    Test number
    400400255651
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass67,774 miles (+1,690)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    67,774 miles
    Test number
    427714811205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass66,084 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    66,084 miles
    Test number
    848051517661
    • AdvisoryExhaust has slight leak

  8. Fail66,084 miles (+1,188)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,084 miles
    Test number
    584383643798
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has slight leak

  9. Pass64,896 miles (+2,121)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    64,896 miles
    Test number
    887253266784
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads wearing low
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame corroded

  10. Pass62,775 miles (+3,285)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    62,775 miles
    Test number
    982320264666
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres very perished ADVICE replacement
    • AdvisoryExhaust leaking slightly

  11. Pass59,490 miles (+2,618)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    59,490 miles
    Test number
    305933936838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass56,872 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    56,872 miles
    Test number
    162255834185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail56,869 miles (+8,865)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,869 miles
    Test number
    815772788564
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass48,004 miles (+7,543)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    48,004 miles
    Test number
    338772149714
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass40,461 miles (+13,745)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    40,461 miles
    Test number
    175952365447
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass26,716 miles (+6,167)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    26,716 miles
    Test number
    849679663222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass20,549 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    20,549 miles
    Test number
    598464262282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L66 DOT

Does L66 DOT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L66 DOT is valid until 20 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L66 DOT?
The MOT on L66 DOT is valid until 20 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L66 DOT done?
L66 DOT was recorded at 82,325 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 4,424 miles a year.
Has L66 DOT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L66 DOT has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on L66 DOT 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 DOT find?
L66 DOT passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush.

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