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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

4 MEJMOT history

4 MEJ is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 114,636 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

4 MEJ black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Apr 2027
Mileage
114,636 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,448 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
4 MEJ
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
2 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

4 MEJ was last recorded at 114,636 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 7,352 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,284 miles · 24 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
7,352 miles
Average per year
8,448 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,636 miles
  • 2025 – 107,284 miles
  • 2024 – 99,492 miles
  • 2023 – 89,512 miles
  • 2022 – 80,349 miles
  • 2021 – 71,805 miles
  • 2020 – 67,636 miles
  • 2019 – 58,517 miles
  • 2018 – 45,566 miles
  • 2017 – 36,099 miles
  • 2016 – 28,065 miles
  • 2015 – 20,427 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,636 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

15 tests since 4 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,636 miles (+7,352)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    114,636 miles
    Test number
    557663948764
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass107,284 miles (+7,792)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    107,284 miles
    Test number
    163539651320
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass99,492 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    99,492 miles
    Test number
    633472845086
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail99,492 miles (+9,980)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,492 miles
    Test number
    192468902737
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass89,512 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    89,512 miles
    Test number
    583510783990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail89,512 miles (+9,163)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,512 miles
    Test number
    610741441840
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass80,349 miles (+8,544)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    80,349 miles
    Test number
    378996262541
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass71,805 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    71,805 miles
    Test number
    203663957342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail71,805 miles (+4,169)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,805 miles
    Test number
    236128427322
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass67,636 miles (+9,119)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    67,636 miles
    Test number
    712635418799
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass58,517 miles (+12,951)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    58,517 miles
    Test number
    957411474091
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  12. Pass45,566 miles (+9,467)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    45,566 miles
    Test number
    401605597821
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass36,099 miles (+8,034)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    36,099 miles
    Test number
    139256136064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass28,065 miles (+7,638)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    28,065 miles
    Test number
    556996605427
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring testable items
  15. Pass20,427 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    20,427 miles
    Test number
    716025835025
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about 4 MEJ

What vehicle is registration 4 MEJ currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 4 MEJ on a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Mar 2012. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 4 MEJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 4 MEJ is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on 4 MEJ?
The MOT on 4 MEJ is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 4 MEJ done?
4 MEJ was recorded at 114,636 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 8,448 miles a year.
Has 4 MEJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 4 MEJ has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on 4 MEJ 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 4 MEJ find?
4 MEJ passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: coil spring corroded; front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play.

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