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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc

T320 ACUMOT history

T320 ACU is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Jan 2026 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 123,307 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Jan 2026
Mileage
123,307 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2025
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,620 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T320 ACU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T320 ACU was last recorded at 123,307 miles on 17 Jan 2025, 783 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,524 miles · 16 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
783 miles
Average per year
3,620 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 123,307 miles
  • 2024 – 122,524 miles
  • 2023 – 121,577 miles
  • 2022 – 120,151 miles
  • 2020 – 118,182 miles
  • 2019 – 114,589 miles
  • 2018 – 103,515 miles
  • 2016 – 97,690 miles
  • 2015 – 92,751 miles
  • 2014 – 92,750 miles
  • 2013 – 88,332 miles
  • 2012 – 85,668 miles
  • 2011 – 82,946 miles
  • 2010 – 79,904 miles
  • 2009 – 76,455 miles
  • 2008 – 70,532 miles
  • 2007 – 65,786 miles
  • 2006 – 57,455 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,307 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2018

  • Rear Coil spring corroded X2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X4

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

29 tests since 8 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,307 miles (+783)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    123,307 miles
    Test number
    746571590398
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass122,524 miles (+947)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    122,524 miles
    Test number
    360386116084
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  3. Pass121,577 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    121,577 miles
    Test number
    160494683146
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component @ rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  4. Fail121,577 miles (+1,426)3 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,577 miles
    Test number
    296371502441
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component @ rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  5. Pass120,151 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    120,151 miles
    Test number
    464135027011
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail120,146 miles (+1,964)4 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,146 miles
    Test number
    892780240082
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect X2 (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect X2 (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass118,182 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    118,182 miles
    Test number
    700739180658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail118,177 miles (+3,588)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,177 miles
    Test number
    113457584547
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  9. Pass114,589 miles (+6,775)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    114,589 miles
    Test number
    296721407167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass107,814 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    107,814 miles
    Test number
    301959505977
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail107,807 miles (+4,292)1 dangerous7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,807 miles
    Test number
    288343123044
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake modification adversely affecting braking performance calliper seized (1.1.21 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass103,515 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    103,515 miles
    Test number
    424604743507
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Fail103,510 miles (+5,820)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,510 miles
    Test number
    664983988883
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bad earth (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass97,690 miles (+4,939)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    97,690 miles
    Test number
    368218272427
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass92,751 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    92,751 miles
    Test number
    237142815092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail92,750 miles (+4,418)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,750 miles
    Test number
    409793554343
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass88,332 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    88,332 miles
    Test number
    657079913359
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAdvise rear wiper us

  18. Fail88,332 miles (+2,664)10 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,332 miles
    Test number
    728519913368
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAdvise rear wiper us

  19. Pass85,668 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    85,668 miles
    Test number
    895952622367
    • NoteAdvise damage nsr wing and wheel arch
    • NoteAdvise rear wiper us

  20. Fail85,668 miles (+2,722)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,668 miles
    Test number
    767141822367
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAdvise damage nsr wing and wheel arch
    • NoteAdvise rear wiper us

  21. Pass82,946 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    82,946 miles
    Test number
    776811521367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail82,946 miles (+3,042)9 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,946 miles
    Test number
    186211321333
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise damage nsr wing

  23. Pass79,904 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    79,904 miles
    Test number
    580839810316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail79,904 miles (+3,449)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,904 miles
    Test number
    460579610417
    • FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass76,455 miles (+5,923)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    76,455 miles
    Test number
    753122229328
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Pass70,532 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    70,532 miles
    Test number
    330617968247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail70,532 miles (+4,746)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,532 miles
    Test number
    532407068272
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  28. Pass65,786 miles (+8,331)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    65,786 miles
    Test number
    463074467227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass57,455 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    57,455 miles
    Test number
    593242416356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T320 ACU

Does T320 ACU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T320 ACU expired on 25 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T320 ACU?
The MOT on T320 ACU expired on 25 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T320 ACU done?
T320 ACU was recorded at 123,307 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2025, an average of 3,620 miles a year.
Has T320 ACU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T320 ACU has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T320 ACU 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 T320 ACU find?
T320 ACU passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2025 with 4 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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