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Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

J4 EVCMOT history

J4 EVC is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 139,914 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2026.

J4 EVC silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jun 2027
Mileage
139,914 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,511 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J4 EVC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
11 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J4 EVC was last recorded at 139,914 miles on 12 Jun 2026, 16,332 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
123,582 miles · 6 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
16,332 miles
Average per year
7,511 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,914 miles
  • 2025 – 123,582 miles
  • 2024 – 105,968 miles
  • 2023 – 87,420 miles
  • 2022 – 84,699 miles
  • 2021 – 82,141 miles
  • 2020 – 80,289 miles
  • 2019 – 77,077 miles
  • 2018 – 70,638 miles
  • 2017 – 59,637 miles
  • 2015 – 58,997 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,914 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside front (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 3 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,914 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    139,914 miles
    Test number
    934515668771
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside front (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail139,914 miles (+16,332)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,914 miles
    Test number
    423036755403
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside front (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass123,582 miles (+17,614)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    123,582 miles
    Test number
    235058195813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass105,968 miles (+18,548)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    105,968 miles
    Test number
    988594396737
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside front (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass87,420 miles (+296)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    87,420 miles
    Test number
    775553095910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass87,124 miles (+2,425)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    87,124 miles
    Test number
    190669355930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass84,699 miles (+2,558)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    84,699 miles
    Test number
    848085332577
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass82,141 miles (+1,852)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    82,141 miles
    Test number
    781903003612
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass80,289 miles (+3,212)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    80,289 miles
    Test number
    387654124004
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass77,077 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    77,077 miles
    Test number
    342503673113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  11. Fail77,077 miles (+6,439)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,077 miles
    Test number
    511032614964
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  12. Pass70,638 miles (+11,001)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    70,638 miles
    Test number
    928895281642
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass59,637 miles (+640)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    59,637 miles
    Test number
    291230606191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,997 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    58,997 miles
    Test number
    429529453689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail58,997 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,997 miles
    Test number
    806246019369
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Questions about J4 EVC

Does J4 EVC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J4 EVC is valid until 28 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on J4 EVC?
The MOT on J4 EVC is valid until 28 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J4 EVC done?
J4 EVC was recorded at 139,914 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2026, an average of 7,511 miles a year.
Has J4 EVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J4 EVC has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on J4 EVC 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 J4 EVC find?
J4 EVC passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside front.

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