Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc
S28 ELJMOT history
S28 ELJ is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 166,420 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 166,420 mi
- At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 18
- 15 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 7,905 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S28 ELJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 1 Oct 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S28 ELJ was last recorded at 166,420 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 102 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 166,318 miles · 30 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 102 miles
- Average per year
- 7,905 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 166,420 miles
- 2024 – 147,172 miles
- 2023 – 122,377 miles
- 2019 – 119,259 miles
- 2018 – 116,346 miles
- 2017 – 111,289 miles
- 2016 – 104,749 miles
- 2015 – 96,311 miles
- 2014 – 87,563 miles
- 2013 – 79,286 miles
- 2012 – 69,857 miles
- 2011 – 60,144 miles
- 2010 – 50,055 miles
- 2009 – 39,446 miles
- 2008 – 31,268 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
18 tests since 2 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass166,420 miles (+102)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 166,420 miles
- Test number
- 298887687993
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail166,318 miles (+19,146)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,318 miles
- Test number
- 353132684593
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm centre. (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass147,172 miles (+337)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 147,172 miles
- Test number
- 102769979565
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail146,835 miles (+24,458)2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,835 miles
- Test number
- 425951486055
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass122,377 miles (+3)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 122,377 miles
- Test number
- 974144614554
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail122,374 miles (+3,115)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,374 miles
- Test number
- 536528872510
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Service brake excessively binding Both (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass119,259 miles (+2,913)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 119,259 miles
- Test number
- 328151958435
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,346 miles (+5,057)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 116,346 miles
- Test number
- 410594246511
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass111,289 miles (+6,540)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 111,289 miles
- Test number
- 991903077672
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,749 miles (+8,438)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 104,749 miles
- Test number
- 244527202956
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,311 miles (+8,748)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 96,311 miles
- Test number
- 536564236822
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,563 miles (+8,277)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 87,563 miles
- Test number
- 958557944264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,286 miles (+9,429)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 79,286 miles
- Test number
- 595810963275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,857 miles (+9,713)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 69,857 miles
- Test number
- 219384552214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,144 miles (+10,089)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 60,144 miles
- Test number
- 929089761274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,055 miles (+10,609)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 50,055 miles
- Test number
- 670874750260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,446 miles (+8,178)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 39,446 miles
- Test number
- 281677149201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,268 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 31,268 miles
- Test number
- 393469501701
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S28 ELJ
- Does S28 ELJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S28 ELJ is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on S28 ELJ?
- The MOT on S28 ELJ is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S28 ELJ done?
- S28 ELJ was recorded at 166,420 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 7,905 miles a year.
- Has S28 ELJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S28 ELJ has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on S28 ELJ 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 ELJ find?
- S28 ELJ passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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