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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

R66 BAVMOT history

R66 BAV is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 17 Apr 2027 and it has passed 22 of 29 MOT tests, with 184,107 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

R66 BAV red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Apr 2027
Mileage
184,107 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
22 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,256 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R66 BAV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
13 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R66 BAV was last recorded at 184,107 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 6,241 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Jun 2006: 56,114 miles, lower than 59,989 miles on 5 Jun 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
177,866 miles · 7 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
6,241 miles
Average per year
6,256 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 184,107 miles
  • 2025 – 177,866 miles
  • 2024 – 175,792 miles
  • 2023 – 167,689 miles
  • 2022 – 158,021 miles
  • 2021 – 148,730 miles
  • 2020 – 142,610 miles
  • 2019 – 129,460 miles
  • 2018 – 125,327 miles
  • 2017 – 121,520 miles
  • 2016 – 117,772 miles
  • 2015 – 113,922 miles
  • 2014 – 110,759 miles
  • 2013 – 107,129 miles
  • 2012 – 101,479 miles
  • 2011 – 95,898 miles
  • 2010 – 90,457 miles
  • 2009 – 83,226 miles
  • 2008 – 75,303 miles
  • 2007 – 67,311 miles
  • 2006 – 56,114 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,107 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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 5 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,107 miles (+6,241)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    184,107 miles
    Test number
    430294094434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass177,866 miles (+2,074)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    177,866 miles
    Test number
    234116734371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass175,792 miles (+8,103)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    175,792 miles
    Test number
    811417497062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass167,689 miles (+9,668)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    167,689 miles
    Test number
    335057566822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass158,021 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    158,021 miles
    Test number
    841504460341
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail158,021 miles (+9,291)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,021 miles
    Test number
    689417974607
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass148,730 miles (+6,120)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    148,730 miles
    Test number
    212659815812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass142,610 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    142,610 miles
    Test number
    502117604619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail142,593 miles (+13,133)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,593 miles
    Test number
    978543301914
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass129,460 miles (+314)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    129,460 miles
    Test number
    723948688546
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail129,146 miles (+3,819)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,146 miles
    Test number
    712622531003
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass125,327 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    125,327 miles
    Test number
    267779402400
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Fail125,325 miles (+3,805)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,325 miles
    Test number
    538405160761
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass121,520 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    121,520 miles
    Test number
    178833834078
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Fail121,520 miles (+3,748)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,520 miles
    Test number
    131464885653
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Pass117,772 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    117,772 miles
    Test number
    732366952847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail117,767 miles (+3,845)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,767 miles
    Test number
    647691389478
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass113,922 miles (+3,163)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    113,922 miles
    Test number
    846520495021
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust mount broken

  19. Pass110,759 miles (+3,630)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    110,759 miles
    Test number
    159068494006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass107,129 miles (+5,650)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    107,129 miles
    Test number
    368285503118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass101,479 miles (+5,581)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    101,479 miles
    Test number
    828942702150
    • 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)

  22. Pass95,898 miles (+5,441)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    95,898 miles
    Test number
    195838791481
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass90,457 miles (+7,231)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    90,457 miles
    Test number
    121136100139
    • 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)

  24. Pass83,226 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    83,226 miles
    Test number
    254026909146
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  25. Fail83,225 miles (+7,922)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,225 miles
    Test number
    240746709179
    • FailureNearside Outer Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  26. Pass75,303 miles (+7,992)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    75,303 miles
    Test number
    992462308106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass67,311 miles (+11,197)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    67,311 miles
    Test number
    921098207116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass56,114 miles (-3,875)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    56,114 miles
    Test number
    423269456162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass59,989 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    59,989 miles
    Test number
    791966956189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R66 BAV

Does R66 BAV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R66 BAV is valid until 17 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on R66 BAV?
The MOT on R66 BAV is valid until 17 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R66 BAV done?
R66 BAV was recorded at 184,107 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 6,256 miles a year.
Has R66 BAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R66 BAV has failed 7 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on R66 BAV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Jun 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R66 BAV find?
R66 BAV passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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