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Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

S28 COXMOT history

S28 COX is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 118,402 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

S28 COX black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jan 2027
Mileage
118,402 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,200 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S28 COX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
27 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S28 COX was last recorded at 118,402 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 9,747 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,655 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
9,747 miles
Average per year
8,200 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,402 miles
  • 2025 – 108,655 miles
  • 2023 – 106,038 miles
  • 2022 – 96,981 miles
  • 2021 – 88,411 miles
  • 2020 – 80,031 miles
  • 2019 – 67,646 miles
  • 2018 – 57,919 miles
  • 2017 – 46,116 miles
  • 2016 – 36,992 miles
  • 2015 – 28,935 miles
  • 2014 – 23,032 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,402 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 24 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,402 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    118,402 miles
    Test number
    306901436846
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail118,402 miles (+9,747)1 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,402 miles
    Test number
    546345486676
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass108,655 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    108,655 miles
    Test number
    467048897599
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Fail108,655 miles (+2,617)1 dangerous5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,655 miles
    Test number
    587220336336
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass106,038 miles (+9,057)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    106,038 miles
    Test number
    814930550915
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass96,981 miles (+8,570)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    96,981 miles
    Test number
    521322797532
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass88,411 miles (+8,380)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    88,411 miles
    Test number
    130531149207
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  8. Pass80,031 miles (+12,385)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    80,031 miles
    Test number
    310763080277
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side ,front susp.arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass67,646 miles (+9,727)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    67,646 miles
    Test number
    369289928828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass57,919 miles (+11,803)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2019
    Odometer
    57,919 miles
    Test number
    231601599808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass46,116 miles (+9,124)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2018
    Odometer
    46,116 miles
    Test number
    140122779272
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges

  12. Pass36,992 miles (+8,057)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    36,992 miles
    Test number
    661031621729
    • AdvisoryAdvise front brake discs inner faces corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryItem's removed from drivers view
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  13. Pass28,935 miles (+5,903)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    28,935 miles
    Test number
    907906745115
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass23,032 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    23,032 miles
    Test number
    658364844178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail23,032 miles2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,032 miles
    Test number
    748204744125
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S28 COX

Does S28 COX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S28 COX is valid until 13 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S28 COX?
The MOT on S28 COX is valid until 13 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S28 COX done?
S28 COX was recorded at 118,402 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 8,200 miles a year.
Has S28 COX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S28 COX has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on S28 COX 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 S28 COX find?
S28 COX passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear; brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear, and 5 more.

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