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Volkswagen Golf

White · Petrol · 2008 · 1,984 cc

K44 DGWMOT history

K44 DGW is a white petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 24 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 193,666 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

K44 DGW white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Apr 2027
Mileage
193,666 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,537 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K44 DGW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
7 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K44 DGW was last recorded at 193,666 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 2,332 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
191,334 miles · 16 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,332 miles
Average per year
11,537 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 193,666 miles
  • 2025 – 191,334 miles
  • 2024 – 190,095 miles
  • 2023 – 179,138 miles
  • 2022 – 158,964 miles
  • 2021 – 140,569 miles
  • 2020 – 127,123 miles
  • 2019 – 110,434 miles
  • 2018 – 95,863 miles
  • 2017 – 84,049 miles
  • 2016 – 72,225 miles
  • 2015 – 59,042 miles
  • 2014 – 45,784 miles
  • 2013 – 30,323 miles
  • 2012 – 24,178 miles
  • 2011 – 18,803 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,666 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 22 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass193,666 miles (+2,332)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    193,666 miles
    Test number
    565468195021
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Clamp (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass191,334 miles (+1,239)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    191,334 miles
    Test number
    549133753116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  3. Pass190,095 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    190,095 miles
    Test number
    298846425747
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail190,095 miles (+29)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,095 miles
    Test number
    141135672929
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail190,066 miles (+10,928)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,066 miles
    Test number
    765910121284
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play the inner tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass179,138 miles (+20,174)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    179,138 miles
    Test number
    437222721983
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass158,964 miles (+73)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    158,964 miles
    Test number
    960258477862
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail158,891 miles (+18,322)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,891 miles
    Test number
    327280141792
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass140,569 miles (+13,446)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    140,569 miles
    Test number
    321042970880
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Pass127,123 miles (+50)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    127,123 miles
    Test number
    395469313232
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  11. Fail127,073 miles (+16,639)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,073 miles
    Test number
    297373711327
    • MajorCentral Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre Silencer Major Leak (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  12. Pass110,434 miles (+14,571)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    110,434 miles
    Test number
    201291064841
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  13. Pass95,863 miles (+11,814)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    95,863 miles
    Test number
    243450378051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass84,049 miles (+11,824)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    84,049 miles
    Test number
    490174209622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass72,225 miles (+13,183)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    72,225 miles
    Test number
    121763936750
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp main beam image incorrect, offside.

  16. Pass59,042 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    59,042 miles
    Test number
    646424585060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail59,042 miles (+13,258)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,042 miles
    Test number
    649514585096
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  18. Pass45,784 miles (+94)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    45,784 miles
    Test number
    247316584019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail45,690 miles (+15,367)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,690 miles
    Test number
    119266774001
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass30,323 miles (+6,145)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    30,323 miles
    Test number
    466773553079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,178 miles (+5,375)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    24,178 miles
    Test number
    877211152064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    18,803 miles
    Test number
    355993251059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K44 DGW

Does K44 DGW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K44 DGW is valid until 24 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on K44 DGW?
The MOT on K44 DGW is valid until 24 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K44 DGW done?
K44 DGW was recorded at 193,666 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 11,537 miles a year.
Has K44 DGW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K44 DGW has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on K44 DGW 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 K44 DGW find?
K44 DGW passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear inner road wheel slightly distorted; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 1 more.

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