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Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

V66 COXMOT history

V66 COX is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 24 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 157,303 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

V66 COX black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Apr 2027
Mileage
157,303 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,014 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V66 COX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
17 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V66 COX was last recorded at 157,303 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 1,786 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,517 miles · 17 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,786 miles
Average per year
4,014 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,303 miles
  • 2025 – 155,517 miles
  • 2024 – 152,651 miles
  • 2023 – 149,979 miles
  • 2022 – 147,275 miles
  • 2021 – 144,902 miles
  • 2020 – 142,172 miles
  • 2019 – 138,462 miles
  • 2018 – 135,300 miles
  • 2017 – 132,563 miles
  • 2016 – 129,707 miles
  • 2015 – 125,067 miles
  • 2014 – 120,093 miles
  • 2013 – 113,399 miles
  • 2012 – 106,452 miles
  • 2011 – 96,384 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,303 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryReverse light inop

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,303 miles (+1,786)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    157,303 miles
    Test number
    625864656956
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryReverse light inop

  2. Pass155,517 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    155,517 miles
    Test number
    874482533158
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail155,513 miles (+2,862)1 dangerous2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,513 miles
    Test number
    460067910991
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass152,651 miles (+114)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    152,651 miles
    Test number
    496721217733
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail152,537 miles (+2,558)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,537 miles
    Test number
    938199138137
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass149,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    149,979 miles
    Test number
    912302296277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail149,979 miles (+2,704)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,979 miles
    Test number
    772553606984
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass147,275 miles (+2,373)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    147,275 miles
    Test number
    717684042421
    • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass144,902 miles (+2,730)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    144,902 miles
    Test number
    177973362418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass142,172 miles (+3,710)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    142,172 miles
    Test number
    238937904768
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass138,462 miles (+3,162)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    138,462 miles
    Test number
    840894600807
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

  12. Pass135,300 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    135,300 miles
    Test number
    687669338758
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  13. Fail135,300 miles (+2,737)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,300 miles
    Test number
    779239958072
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  14. Pass132,563 miles (+2,856)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    132,563 miles
    Test number
    327148622225
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracked on sidewall

  15. Pass129,707 miles (+4,640)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    129,707 miles
    Test number
    505330533894
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking in tread

  16. Pass125,067 miles (+4,974)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    125,067 miles
    Test number
    775580825108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass120,093 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    120,093 miles
    Test number
    417111734027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail120,093 miles (+6,694)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,093 miles
    Test number
    745931834008
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Pass113,399 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    113,399 miles
    Test number
    137018533056
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteNear side rear tyre has wear to inner edge

  20. Fail113,385 miles (+6,933)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,385 miles
    Test number
    239298433030
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteNear side rear tyre has wear to inner edge

  21. Pass106,452 miles (+10,068)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    106,452 miles
    Test number
    197024532094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass96,384 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    96,384 miles
    Test number
    507411641067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V66 COX

Does V66 COX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V66 COX is valid until 24 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V66 COX?
The MOT on V66 COX is valid until 24 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V66 COX done?
V66 COX was recorded at 157,303 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 4,014 miles a year.
Has V66 COX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V66 COX has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on V66 COX 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 V66 COX find?
V66 COX passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; reverse light inop.

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