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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

V5 ACJMOT history

V5 ACJ is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 191,744 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

V5 ACJ grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Sept 2027
Mileage
191,744 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
13,472 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 ACJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 ACJ was last recorded at 191,744 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 12,721 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,023 miles · 6 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
12,721 miles
Average per year
13,472 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 191,744 miles
  • 2025 – 179,023 miles
  • 2024 – 164,113 miles
  • 2023 – 155,152 miles
  • 2022 – 147,577 miles
  • 2021 – 133,968 miles
  • 2020 – 127,363 miles
  • 2019 – 114,155 miles
  • 2018 – 99,320 miles
  • 2017 – 82,128 miles
  • 2016 – 63,604 miles
  • 2015 – 44,610 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,744 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust heat shield loose but not insecure

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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Engine cover and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some componants

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

14 tests since 19 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass191,744 miles (+12,721)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    191,744 miles
    Test number
    170965362782
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust heat shield loose but not insecure

  2. Pass179,023 miles (+14,910)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    179,023 miles
    Test number
    389043977305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass164,113 miles (+115)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    164,113 miles
    Test number
    221929644962
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail163,998 miles (+8,846)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,998 miles
    Test number
    665345721485
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass155,152 miles (+7,575)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    155,152 miles
    Test number
    169425015393
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass147,577 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    147,577 miles
    Test number
    116908995624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail147,536 miles (+13,568)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,536 miles
    Test number
    935460054721
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass133,968 miles (+6,605)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    133,968 miles
    Test number
    979194003325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass127,363 miles (+13,208)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    127,363 miles
    Test number
    817095282303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass114,155 miles (+14,835)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    114,155 miles
    Test number
    971852279132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass99,320 miles (+17,192)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    99,320 miles
    Test number
    816625971227
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  12. Pass82,128 miles (+18,524)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    82,128 miles
    Test number
    349215727563
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some componants
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  13. Pass63,604 miles (+18,994)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    63,604 miles
    Test number
    379866255818
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some componants
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty

  14. Pass44,610 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    44,610 miles
    Test number
    306667540445
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear nail in o/s/r tyre

Questions about V5 ACJ

Does V5 ACJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 ACJ is valid until 19 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 ACJ?
The MOT on V5 ACJ is valid until 19 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 ACJ done?
V5 ACJ was recorded at 191,744 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 13,472 miles a year.
Has V5 ACJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 ACJ has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on V5 ACJ 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 V5 ACJ find?
V5 ACJ passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking slightly; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 1 more.

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