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Volkswagen Golf

Purple · Petrol · 1997 · 2,792 cc

M66 DVRMOT history

M66 DVR is a purple petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 126,660 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

M66 DVR purple Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 May 2027
Mileage
126,660 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,411 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M66 DVR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M66 DVR was last recorded at 126,660 miles on 6 May 2026, 571 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,089 miles · 19 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
571 miles
Average per year
1,411 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,660 miles
  • 2025 – 126,089 miles
  • 2024 – 125,682 miles
  • 2023 – 125,544 miles
  • 2016 – 122,755 miles
  • 2015 – 121,161 miles
  • 2010 – 120,520 miles
  • 2009 – 114,170 miles
  • 2007 – 108,146 miles
  • 2006 – 103,486 miles
  • 2005 – 97,721 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,660 miles

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.

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2016

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

14 tests since 1 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,660 miles (+571)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2027
    Odometer
    126,660 miles
    Test number
    657548851283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass126,089 miles (+407)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    126,089 miles
    Test number
    291774341910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass125,682 miles (+138)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    125,682 miles
    Test number
    733325003974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass125,544 miles (+2,789)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    125,544 miles
    Test number
    414723397222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass122,755 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    122,755 miles
    Test number
    483869109082
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
  6. Fail122,755 miles (+1,594)1 failure9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,755 miles
    Test number
    256726833037
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases around cat area (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top mount (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top mount (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering arm has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
  7. Pass121,161 miles (+641)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    121,161 miles
    Test number
    957035455175
    • AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  8. Pass120,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    120,520 miles
    Test number
    843551330015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail120,520 miles (+6,350)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,520 miles
    Test number
    160281530448
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
  10. Pass114,170 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    114,170 miles
    Test number
    600025039072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail114,167 miles (+6,021)4 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,167 miles
    Test number
    913513239057
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • NoteHeavy corrosion and damage to both front sills just acceptable.
    • NoteIndusction kit fouling brake fluid resevoir.
    • NoteLift in both front top strut mounts.
    • NotePlay in nearside rear wheel bearing just acceptable.
    • NoteSlight movement at adjustable steering column.
  12. Pass108,146 miles (+4,660)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    108,146 miles
    Test number
    572452347317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass103,486 miles (+5,765)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    103,486 miles
    Test number
    314967306388
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  14. Pass97,721 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    97,721 miles
    Test number
    422395105441
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about M66 DVR

Does M66 DVR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M66 DVR is valid until 5 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on M66 DVR?
The MOT on M66 DVR is valid until 5 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M66 DVR done?
M66 DVR was recorded at 126,660 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 1,411 miles a year.
Has M66 DVR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M66 DVR has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2016.
Has the mileage on M66 DVR 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 M66 DVR find?
M66 DVR passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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