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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T629 ACUMOT history

T629 ACU is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 84,601 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Mar 2027
Mileage
84,601 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,341 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T629 ACU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T629 ACU was last recorded at 84,601 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 2,704 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Feb 2021: 70,594 miles, lower than 98,480 miles on 9 Mar 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
81,897 miles · 1 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,704 miles
Average per year
3,341 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,601 miles
  • 2025 – 81,897 miles
  • 2024 – 79,208 miles
  • 2023 – 76,374 miles
  • 2022 – 73,328 miles
  • 2021 – 70,594 miles
  • 2020 – 98,480 miles
  • 2019 – 64,935 miles
  • 2018 – 60,924 miles
  • 2017 – 57,374 miles
  • 2016 – 53,502 miles
  • 2015 – 49,790 miles
  • 2014 – 45,662 miles
  • 2013 – 40,376 miles
  • 2012 – 35,935 miles
  • 2011 – 31,200 miles
  • 2010 – 27,240 miles
  • 2009 – 25,188 miles
  • 2008 – 21,447 miles
  • 2007 – 20,013 miles
  • 2006 – 17,881 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,601 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 6 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,601 miles (+2,704)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    84,601 miles
    Test number
    128817242122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass81,897 miles (+2,689)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    81,897 miles
    Test number
    702492917500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass79,208 miles (+2,834)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    79,208 miles
    Test number
    978116516899
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears and osr brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass76,374 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    76,374 miles
    Test number
    446629835858
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing has slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear hand break low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body and parts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail76,374 miles (+3,046)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,374 miles
    Test number
    233157977712
    • Repaired at testExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits slightly high (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing has slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear hand break low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body and parts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass73,328 miles (+2,734)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    73,328 miles
    Test number
    730049845792
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake low
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body & parts corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass70,594 miles (-27,886)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    70,594 miles
    Test number
    940388337944
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass98,480 miles (+30,045)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    98,480 miles
    Test number
    510328328183
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail68,435 miles (+3,500)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,435 miles
    Test number
    713766737531
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass64,935 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    64,935 miles
    Test number
    193052653859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail64,935 miles (+4,011)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,935 miles
    Test number
    240078776270
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  12. Pass60,924 miles (+3,550)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    60,924 miles
    Test number
    969898275526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass57,374 miles (+3,872)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    57,374 miles
    Test number
    779020195309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,502 miles (+3,712)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    53,502 miles
    Test number
    853875835783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,790 miles (+4,128)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    49,790 miles
    Test number
    187088845401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,662 miles (+5,286)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    45,662 miles
    Test number
    266255254047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,376 miles (+4,441)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    40,376 miles
    Test number
    366586943040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,935 miles (+4,735)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    35,935 miles
    Test number
    975537842000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass31,200 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    31,200 miles
    Test number
    335239341043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail31,200 miles (+3,960)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,200 miles
    Test number
    188589441037
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass27,240 miles (+2,052)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    27,240 miles
    Test number
    382266440050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,188 miles (+3,741)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    25,188 miles
    Test number
    780908249009
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass21,447 miles (+1,434)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    21,447 miles
    Test number
    162884548077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,013 miles (+2,132)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    20,013 miles
    Test number
    502594747014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass17,881 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    17,881 miles
    Test number
    760525766022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T629 ACU

Does T629 ACU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T629 ACU is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T629 ACU?
The MOT on T629 ACU is valid until 8 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T629 ACU done?
T629 ACU was recorded at 84,601 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 3,341 miles a year.
Has T629 ACU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T629 ACU has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on T629 ACU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Feb 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T629 ACU find?
T629 ACU passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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