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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1995 · 2,792 cc

K44 SSSMOT history

K44 SSS is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 May 1995. Its MOT expired on 17 Mar 2026 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 159,088 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2025.

K44 SSS blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Mar 2026
Mileage
159,088 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2025
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,163 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K44 SSS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
26 May 1995
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K44 SSS was last recorded at 159,088 miles on 18 Mar 2025, 257 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,831 miles · 25 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
257 miles
Average per year
2,163 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 159,088 miles
  • 2022 – 158,831 miles
  • 2020 – 157,888 miles
  • 2012 – 154,871 miles
  • 2011 – 149,601 miles
  • 2010 – 143,269 miles
  • 2009 – 137,922 miles
  • 2008 – 134,562 miles
  • 2007 – 127,334 miles
  • 2006 – 117,570 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,088 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass159,088 miles (+257)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    159,088 miles
    Test number
    536942125465
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Pass158,831 miles (+943)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    158,831 miles
    Test number
    571673437195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass157,888 miles (+3,017)2 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    157,888 miles
    Test number
    145756756723
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing date stamped 2004 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing date stamped 2010 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated retaining clip insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing date stamped 2010 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass154,871 miles (+7)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    154,871 miles
    Test number
    405364922159
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs slightly pitted and corroded
    • NoteCentre silencer deteriorated

  5. Fail154,864 miles6 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,864 miles
    Test number
    459003302121
    • FailureNearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs slightly pitted and corroded
    • NoteCentre silencer deteriorated

  6. Fail154,864 miles (+5,263)4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,864 miles
    Test number
    657543502195
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCentre silencer deteriorated
    • NoteN/s rear and o/s rear brake discs slightly pitted and corroded

  7. Pass149,601 miles (+6,332)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    149,601 miles
    Test number
    569893651035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass143,269 miles (+5,347)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    143,269 miles
    Test number
    111301220427
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteO/s and n/s sill/floor corroded and damaged at front

  9. Pass137,922 miles (+3,360)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    137,922 miles
    Test number
    660954829029
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteN/s rack boot slightly deteriated
    • NoteSlight play in front strut bearings

  10. Pass134,562 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    134,562 miles
    Test number
    174385828442
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. FailMileage not read4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    912365628066
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass127,334 miles (+112)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    127,334 miles
    Test number
    184487417073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail127,222 miles (+9,652)8 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,222 miles
    Test number
    212703117011
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres on 2mm[205/50/15v]
    • NoteBoth rear tyres on 3 mm
    • NoteCenter exhaust box corroded
    • NoteFront discs corroded on inner edges †

  14. Pass117,570 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    117,570 miles
    Test number
    594116806046
    • NoteSlight play in both rear wheel bearings

Questions about K44 SSS

Does K44 SSS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K44 SSS expired on 17 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K44 SSS?
The MOT on K44 SSS expired on 17 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K44 SSS done?
K44 SSS was recorded at 159,088 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2025, an average of 2,163 miles a year.
Has K44 SSS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K44 SSS has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2012.
Has the mileage on K44 SSS 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 SSS find?
K44 SSS passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2025 with 1 minor defect: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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