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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

L19 ACWMOT history

L19 ACW is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Apr 2002. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 187,453 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

L19 ACW black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Aug 2027
Mileage
187,453 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,694 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L19 ACW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
26 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L19 ACW was last recorded at 187,453 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 3,226 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
184,227 miles · 15 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,226 miles
Average per year
4,694 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 187,453 miles
  • 2025 – 184,227 miles
  • 2024 – 181,613 miles
  • 2023 – 178,718 miles
  • 2022 – 175,145 miles
  • 2021 – 172,744 miles
  • 2020 – 171,184 miles
  • 2019 – 168,827 miles
  • 2018 – 164,803 miles
  • 2017 – 160,505 miles
  • 2016 – 155,149 miles
  • 2015 – 149,003 miles
  • 2014 – 143,654 miles
  • 2013 – 138,345 miles
  • 2012 – 132,175 miles
  • 2011 – 126,936 miles
  • 2010 – 119,570 miles
  • 2009 – 114,126 miles
  • 2008 – 107,542 miles
  • 2007 – 100,629 miles
  • 2006 – 93,117 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,453 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • 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, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,453 miles (+3,226)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    187,453 miles
    Test number
    918952006619
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass184,227 miles (+2,614)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    184,227 miles
    Test number
    573505603710
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass181,613 miles (+2,895)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    181,613 miles
    Test number
    996151994748
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass178,718 miles (+3,573)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    178,718 miles
    Test number
    635078112137
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass175,145 miles (+2,401)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    175,145 miles
    Test number
    463269915128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass172,744 miles (+1,560)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    172,744 miles
    Test number
    211770130312
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel slightly distorted Both fronts (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Road wheel slightly distorted Both rears (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  7. Pass171,184 miles (+2,357)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    171,184 miles
    Test number
    200796582658
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  8. Pass168,827 miles (+4,024)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    168,827 miles
    Test number
    660670553437
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  9. Pass164,803 miles (+4,298)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    164,803 miles
    Test number
    782902399373
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight play in rack arm not excessive

  10. Pass160,505 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    160,505 miles
    Test number
    983705970523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail160,505 miles (+5,356)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,505 miles
    Test number
    157579318301
    • Repaired at testNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  12. Pass155,149 miles (+6,146)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    155,149 miles
    Test number
    177948675437
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  13. Pass149,003 miles (+5,349)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    149,003 miles
    Test number
    600965455505
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass143,654 miles (+5,309)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    143,654 miles
    Test number
    436205824215
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  15. Pass138,345 miles (+6,170)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    138,345 miles
    Test number
    797287313270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass132,175 miles (+5,239)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    132,175 miles
    Test number
    256899612279
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass126,936 miles (+7,366)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    126,936 miles
    Test number
    555731911250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass119,570 miles (+5,444)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    119,570 miles
    Test number
    743352310268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass114,126 miles (+6,584)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    114,126 miles
    Test number
    284175619203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass107,542 miles (+6,913)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    107,542 miles
    Test number
    962999918271
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail100,629 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,629 miles
    Test number
    233132507226
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  22. Pass100,629 miles (+7,512)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    100,629 miles
    Test number
    751882507229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass93,117 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    93,117 miles
    Test number
    534882086149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L19 ACW

Does L19 ACW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L19 ACW is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L19 ACW?
The MOT on L19 ACW is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L19 ACW done?
L19 ACW was recorded at 187,453 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 4,694 miles a year.
Has L19 ACW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L19 ACW has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2017.
Has the mileage on L19 ACW 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 L19 ACW find?
L19 ACW passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play.

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