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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

L66 HEGMOT history

L66 HEG is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Feb 2011. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 148,890 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jan 2026.

L66 HEG silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jan 2027
Mileage
148,890 mi
At MOT on 3 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,513 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L66 HEG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
4 Feb 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L66 HEG was last recorded at 148,890 miles on 3 Jan 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,888 miles · 2 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
11,513 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,890 miles
  • 2024 – 131,530 miles
  • 2023 – 120,292 miles
  • 2022 – 108,523 miles
  • 2021 – 97,083 miles
  • 2020 – 86,342 miles
  • 2019 – 74,051 miles
  • 2018 – 63,360 miles
  • 2017 – 49,929 miles
  • 2016 – 36,078 miles
  • 2015 – 21,439 miles
  • 2014 – 11,271 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,890 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bumper insecureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded 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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

16 tests since 20 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,890 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    148,890 miles
    Test number
    398503531689
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bumper insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Fail148,888 miles (+17,358)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,888 miles
    Test number
    834395574297
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bumper insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Pass131,530 miles (+11,238)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    131,530 miles
    Test number
    631710970691
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass120,292 miles (+11,769)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    120,292 miles
    Test number
    581455996969
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass108,523 miles (+42)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    108,523 miles
    Test number
    936713014059
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail108,481 miles (+11,398)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,481 miles
    Test number
    766109607963
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass97,083 miles (+10,741)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    97,083 miles
    Test number
    577738381504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass86,342 miles (+12,291)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    86,342 miles
    Test number
    716110379294
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both outers

  9. Pass74,051 miles (+10,691)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    74,051 miles
    Test number
    549805953497
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass63,360 miles (+13,431)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    63,360 miles
    Test number
    429278778817
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Pass49,929 miles (+13,851)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    49,929 miles
    Test number
    232772411906
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass36,078 miles (+95)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    36,078 miles
    Test number
    918170616612
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is also perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail35,983 miles (+14,544)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,983 miles
    Test number
    135547120060
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is also perished (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail21,439 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,439 miles
    Test number
    797882815067
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  15. Pass21,439 miles (+10,168)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    21,439 miles
    Test number
    978712915094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass11,271 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    11,271 miles
    Test number
    447320324021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L66 HEG

Does L66 HEG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L66 HEG is valid until 2 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L66 HEG?
The MOT on L66 HEG is valid until 2 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 HEG done?
L66 HEG was recorded at 148,890 miles at its MOT on 3 Jan 2026, an average of 11,513 miles a year.
Has L66 HEG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L66 HEG has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L66 HEG 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 HEG find?
L66 HEG passed its latest MOT on 3 Jan 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear bumper insecure; offside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt, and 3 more.

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