Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc
S28 EMMMOT history
S28 EMM is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 138,010 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 138,010 mi
- At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 5,288 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S28 EMM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 30 May 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S28 EMM was last recorded at 138,010 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 1,768 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 136,242 miles · 14 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,768 miles
- Average per year
- 5,288 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 138,010 miles
- 2025 – 136,242 miles
- 2024 – 134,320 miles
- 2023 – 132,512 miles
- 2022 – 129,813 miles
- 2020 – 124,953 miles
- 2019 – 117,777 miles
- 2018 – 114,364 miles
- 2017 – 111,428 miles
- 2016 – 106,700 miles
- 2015 – 101,800 miles
- 2014 – 95,351 miles
- 2013 – 88,303 miles
- 2012 – 80,872 miles
- 2011 – 72,433 miles
- 2009 – 62,018 miles
- 2008 – 53,337 miles
- 2007 – 43,986 miles
- 2006 – 32,776 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass138,010 miles
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Coil spring corroded Both sides
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear axle corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
27 tests since 2 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass138,010 miles (+1,768)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 138,010 miles
- Test number
- 167156109110
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass136,242 miles (+1,922)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 136,242 miles
- Test number
- 872087976651
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass134,320 miles (+1)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 134,320 miles
- Test number
- 490578221554
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
Fail134,319 miles (+1,807)2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,319 miles
- Test number
- 247544626769
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
Pass132,512 miles (+2,699)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 132,512 miles
- Test number
- 265224186248
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySlight corrosion on rear axle and front crossmember
Pass129,813 miles (+64)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 129,813 miles
- Test number
- 994799736120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail129,749 miles (+4,796)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,749 miles
- Test number
- 738435165222
- MajorOffside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass124,953 miles (+7,176)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 124,953 miles
- Test number
- 814081411253
- AdvisoryCentral Rear corrosion on rear alxe
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front sidewall deteriorated
Pass117,777 miles (+3,413)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 117,777 miles
- Test number
- 324565097311
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,364 miles (+2,936)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 114,364 miles
- Test number
- 555102971702
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,428 miles (+4,728)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 111,428 miles
- Test number
- 323603910351
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,700 miles (+125)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 106,700 miles
- Test number
- 728701400908
- AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear silencer mounting corroded
Fail106,575 miles (+4,775)5 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,575 miles
- Test number
- 674967168329
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureCentre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk corroded likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
- AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear silencer mounting corroded
Pass101,800 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 101,800 miles
- Test number
- 385224965123
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fail101,800 miles (+6,449)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,800 miles
- Test number
- 728714065125
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass95,351 miles (+7,048)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 95,351 miles
- Test number
- 317845764144
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteRear non obligatory seat belt attachment insecure
Pass88,303 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 88,303 miles
- Test number
- 369136063179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,303 miles (+7,431)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,303 miles
- Test number
- 437966763195
- FailureRear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- 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)
Pass80,872 miles (+22)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 80,872 miles
- Test number
- 238980662110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,850 miles (+8,417)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,850 miles
- Test number
- 267894052171
- FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureParking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)
Pass72,433 miles (+10,415)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 72,433 miles
- Test number
- 997559091020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,018 miles (+8,681)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 62,018 miles
- Test number
- 250123589236
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass53,337 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 53,337 miles
- Test number
- 312128578221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,337 miles (+9,351)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,337 miles
- Test number
- 934898478253
- Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass43,986 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 43,986 miles
- Test number
- 703582447259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,986 miles (+11,210)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,986 miles
- Test number
- 740651247277
- FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Pass32,776 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 32,776 miles
- Test number
- 513923856165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S28 EMM
- Does S28 EMM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S28 EMM is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S28 EMM?
- The MOT on S28 EMM is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S28 EMM done?
- S28 EMM was recorded at 138,010 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 5,288 miles a year.
- Has S28 EMM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S28 EMM has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on S28 EMM 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 EMM find?
- S28 EMM passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 7 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides, and 4 more.
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