VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VA12ACU has 15 MOTs

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This 2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 11 MOTs and Failed 4 times since 2015

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 96,400 miles 8 months ago on Wednesday 24th September 2025 at 09:15.

The current MOT will expire in 4 months on Wednesday 23rd September 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 5 months on Sunday 1st November 2026.

VA12ACU MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED23RD SEPTEMBER 202696,400 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Engine Covers And Undertrays Fitted
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Rear (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED19TH SEPTEMBER 202596,400 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Side Repeater Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Engine Covers And Undertrays Fitted
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Rear (5.2.3 (e))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (front Rose Bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED20TH SEPTEMBER 202419TH SEPTEMBER 202590,840 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Engine Covers And Undertrays Fitted
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. ADVISORY - Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED19TH SEPTEMBER 202490,840 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Hydraulic Reservoir Close To Minimum Mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Engine Covers And Undertrays Fitted
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Hydraulic Brake Calliper Leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED7TH SEPTEMBER 202314TH SEPTEMBER 202485,803 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Engine Cover & Under Covers Fitted To Vehicle Not Allowing Full Inspection
  2. ADVISORY - Centre Exhaust Joint Sleeve Corroded
FAILED6TH SEPTEMBER 202385,803 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Nail In Tyre Perished/tyre Low Pressure Light On Dash
  3. ADVISORY - Engine Cover & Under Covers Fitted To Vehicle Not Allowing Full Inspection
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Slightly Noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Centre Exhaust Joint Sleeve Corroded
PASSED15TH SEPTEMBER 202214TH SEPTEMBER 202380,873 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Engine Cover & Under Covers Fitted To Vehicle
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Low Tread
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
PASSED10TH SEPTEMBER 202110TH SEPTEMBER 202275,193 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED11TH SEPTEMBER 202010TH SEPTEMBER 202170,822 MI
FAILED11TH SEPTEMBER 202070,820 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Reversing Lamp Inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
PASSED1ST MAY 201930TH OCTOBER 202066,321 MI
PASSED10TH APRIL 201830TH APRIL 201962,153 MI
PASSED20TH APRIL 201730TH APRIL 201857,632 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Nail In Tyre
PASSED28TH APRIL 201630TH APRIL 201751,249 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Inner Edge Uneven Wear (4.1.e.1)
PASSED1ST MAY 201530TH APRIL 201645,971 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  2. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

VA12ACU Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 73% | MOT Failure Rate: 27%

VA12ACU MOT Comments

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VA12ACU Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 96,400 miles | Average yearly mileage: 7,415 miles

VA12ACU FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration VA12ACU was manufactured on Thursday 28th June 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 96,400 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 7,415 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 15 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Golf beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2015. We can see 4 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means VA12ACU has a 73% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 33 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 8 Major, 1 Dangerous and 0 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Golf is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 5 months on Sunday 1st November 2026 .

Does VA12ACU have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 23rd May 2026 VA12ACU does have an active MOT. Read more

Is VA12ACU Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 23rd May 2026 VA12ACU does have Tax. Read more

When does VA12ACU Tax expire?

The current Tax for VA12ACU will expire in 5 months on Sunday 1st November 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does VA12ACU MOT expire?

The current MOT for VA12ACU will expire in 4 months on Wednesday 23rd September 2026. Read more

When did VA12ACU have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for VA12ACU was on Wednesday 24th September 2025 at 09:15. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has VA12ACU Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 15 MOTs on record for VA12ACU we can see 11 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has VA12ACU Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 15 MOTs on record for VA12ACU we can see 4 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 73% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is VA12ACU?

VA12ACU is registered as a 2012 Volkswagen Golf. Read more

How many miles has VA12ACU done?

The odometer reading for VA12ACU at the last MOT in September 2025 was 96,400 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 7,415 miles per year. Read more

How old is VA12ACU?

The vehicle VA12ACU was manufactured in 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 28th June 2012. Read more

What colour is VA12ACU?

The official colour of VA12ACU is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does VA12ACU have?

VA12ACU has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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