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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

L66 WDEMOT history

L66 WDE is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Jul 2012. Its MOT expired on 24 Jul 2026 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 118,420 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2025.

L66 WDE grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Jul 2026
Mileage
118,420 mi
At MOT on 25 Jul 2025
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,511 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L66 WDE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
18 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L66 WDE was last recorded at 118,420 miles on 25 Jul 2025, 9,299 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,121 miles · 19 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
9,299 miles
Average per year
7,511 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 118,420 miles
  • 2024 – 109,121 miles
  • 2023 – 101,382 miles
  • 2022 – 91,566 miles
  • 2021 – 84,111 miles
  • 2019 – 73,870 miles
  • 2018 – 68,608 miles
  • 2017 – 59,665 miles
  • 2016 – 49,845 miles
  • 2015 – 42,926 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,420 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Reversing lamp inoperative

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

15 tests since 7 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,420 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    118,420 miles
    Test number
    962364014751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail118,420 miles (+9,299)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,420 miles
    Test number
    853594400206
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass109,121 miles (+7,739)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    109,121 miles
    Test number
    806645143764
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass101,382 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    101,382 miles
    Test number
    973683738488
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail101,382 miles (+9,816)2 dangerous6 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,382 miles
    Test number
    105915491537
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  6. Pass91,566 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    91,566 miles
    Test number
    307045577303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail91,563 miles (+7,452)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,563 miles
    Test number
    312877934479
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55-16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure centre sleeve deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

  8. Pass84,111 miles (+10,241)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    84,111 miles
    Test number
    332850417814
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off on both edges and down to wear markers (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off on inner edge and down to wear markers (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass73,870 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    73,870 miles
    Test number
    113606202425
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre deteriorating
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre 3mm on inner edge

  10. Fail73,870 miles (+5,262)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,870 miles
    Test number
    811520460797
    • MajorExhaust system insecure centre pipe clamps broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre deteriorating
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre 3mm on inner edge

  11. Pass68,608 miles (+8,943)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    68,608 miles
    Test number
    275710903316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass59,665 miles (+9,820)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    59,665 miles
    Test number
    739913783080
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner slight wear (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass49,845 miles (+37)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    49,845 miles
    Test number
    772429429853
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obstructing view

  14. Fail49,808 miles (+6,882)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,808 miles
    Test number
    408917847736
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obstructing view

  15. Pass42,926 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    42,926 miles
    Test number
    696068585186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L66 WDE

Does L66 WDE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L66 WDE expired on 24 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L66 WDE?
The MOT on L66 WDE expired on 24 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L66 WDE done?
L66 WDE was recorded at 118,420 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2025, an average of 7,511 miles a year.
Has L66 WDE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L66 WDE has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on L66 WDE 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 WDE find?
L66 WDE passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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