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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,595 cc

L66 MRCMOT history

L66 MRC is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Oct 2000. Its MOT is valid until 14 Nov 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 87,392 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

L66 MRC silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Nov 2027
Mileage
87,392 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,017 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L66 MRC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L66 MRC was last recorded at 87,392 miles on 21 Oct 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,386 miles · 19 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
4,017 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,392 miles
  • 2025 – 82,522 miles
  • 2024 – 76,395 miles
  • 2023 – 71,638 miles
  • 2022 – 67,831 miles
  • 2021 – 63,566 miles
  • 2020 – 60,678 miles
  • 2019 – 56,616 miles
  • 2018 – 48,963 miles
  • 2017 – 38,131 miles
  • 2016 – 23,044 miles
  • 2014 – 15,409 miles
  • 2013 – 14,833 miles
  • 2012 – 13,464 miles
  • 2011 – 12,511 miles
  • 2010 – 11,135 miles
  • 2009 – 9,738 miles
  • 2008 – 8,216 miles
  • 2007 – 7,485 miles
  • 2006 – 6,693 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,392 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025

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.

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 19 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,392 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    87,392 miles
    Test number
    183591743461
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail87,386 miles (+4,864)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,386 miles
    Test number
    238087590419
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tie rod end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass82,522 miles (+53)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    82,522 miles
    Test number
    677576691048
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail82,469 miles (+6,074)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,469 miles
    Test number
    508731999432
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Delaminated (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass76,395 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    76,395 miles
    Test number
    252008347401
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail76,387 miles (+4,749)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,387 miles
    Test number
    642712071174
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass71,638 miles (+3,807)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    71,638 miles
    Test number
    457009441486
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass67,831 miles (+4,265)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    67,831 miles
    Test number
    762950550988
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass63,566 miles (+2,888)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    63,566 miles
    Test number
    896513082327
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass60,678 miles (+4,062)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    60,678 miles
    Test number
    786120750479
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass56,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    56,616 miles
    Test number
    159770767122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail56,616 miles (+7,653)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,616 miles
    Test number
    673481389803
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass48,963 miles (+10,832)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    48,963 miles
    Test number
    839823269978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,131 miles (+187)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    38,131 miles
    Test number
    873023020575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail37,944 miles (+14,900)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,944 miles
    Test number
    535390778957
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass23,044 miles (+7,635)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    23,044 miles
    Test number
    276973250166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass15,409 miles (+576)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    15,409 miles
    Test number
    488460364245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass14,833 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    14,833 miles
    Test number
    546769653287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail14,833 miles (+1,369)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,833 miles
    Test number
    709549453288
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  20. Pass13,464 miles (+953)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    13,464 miles
    Test number
    226608742203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail12,511 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,511 miles
    Test number
    256076851279
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass12,511 miles (+1,376)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    12,511 miles
    Test number
    945066451215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass11,135 miles (+1,397)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    11,135 miles
    Test number
    634880260256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass9,738 miles (+1,522)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    9,738 miles
    Test number
    693509959249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass8,216 miles (+731)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    8,216 miles
    Test number
    772231568256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass7,485 miles (+792)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    7,485 miles
    Test number
    521882367246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass6,693 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    6,693 miles
    Test number
    723362766251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L66 MRC

Does L66 MRC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L66 MRC is valid until 14 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on L66 MRC?
The MOT on L66 MRC is valid until 14 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L66 MRC done?
L66 MRC was recorded at 87,392 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2026, an average of 4,017 miles a year.
Has L66 MRC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L66 MRC has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L66 MRC 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 MRC find?
L66 MRC passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front wheel bearing has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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