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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,781 cc

S28 ERMMOT history

S28 ERM is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 89,374 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2026.

S28 ERM silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
89,374 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,674 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S28 ERM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
3 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S28 ERM was last recorded at 89,374 miles on 8 Aug 2026, 989 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,385 miles · 21 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
989 miles
Average per year
3,674 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,374 miles
  • 2025 – 88,385 miles
  • 2022 – 87,471 miles
  • 2021 – 84,260 miles
  • 2020 – 81,398 miles
  • 2019 – 77,730 miles
  • 2018 – 74,195 miles
  • 2017 – 69,387 miles
  • 2016 – 64,462 miles
  • 2015 – 57,513 miles
  • 2014 – 53,828 miles
  • 2013 – 49,895 miles
  • 2012 – 45,178 miles
  • 2011 – 39,862 miles
  • 2010 – 34,147 miles
  • 2009 – 27,389 miles
  • 2008 – 19,954 miles
  • 2007 – 17,880 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,374 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • All four tyres worn on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 21 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,374 miles (+989)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    89,374 miles
    Test number
    599305130612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass88,385 miles (+914)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    88,385 miles
    Test number
    537816203081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  3. Pass87,471 miles (+3,211)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    87,471 miles
    Test number
    710725096151
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass84,260 miles (+39)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    84,260 miles
    Test number
    901350643920
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres worn on edges
  5. Fail84,221 miles (+2,823)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,221 miles
    Test number
    806032012536
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres worn on edges
  6. Pass81,398 miles2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    81,398 miles
    Test number
    503176801126
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears and rears between hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight bind on rear brakes
  7. Fail81,398 miles (+3,668)1 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,398 miles
    Test number
    317514396920
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears and rears between hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight bind on rear brakes
  8. Pass77,730 miles (+3,535)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    77,730 miles
    Test number
    384247316022
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass74,195 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    74,195 miles
    Test number
    488739067886
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamp and heat shield deteroated
  10. Fail74,195 miles (+4,808)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,195 miles
    Test number
    437578670429
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Braking system leaking hose union leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamp and heat shield deteroated
  11. Pass69,387 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    69,387 miles
    Test number
    375069238737
    • AdvisoryEngine and under covers fitted obscuring some components
  12. Fail69,387 miles (+4,925)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,387 miles
    Test number
    211204081131
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryEngine and under covers fitted obscuring some components
  13. Pass64,462 miles (+6,949)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    64,462 miles
    Test number
    312870848511
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass57,513 miles (+3,685)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    57,513 miles
    Test number
    716741325028
    • NoteOil leak
  15. Pass53,828 miles (+3,933)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    53,828 miles
    Test number
    115951334082
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
  16. Pass49,895 miles (+4,717)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    49,895 miles
    Test number
    416258823067
    • 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)
  17. Pass45,178 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    45,178 miles
    Test number
    908565222043
    • NoteRear tyres stepped
  18. Fail45,178 miles (+5,316)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,178 miles
    Test number
    969415822013
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteRear tyres stepped
  19. Pass39,862 miles (+98)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    39,862 miles
    Test number
    187971031498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail39,764 miles (+5,617)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,764 miles
    Test number
    248595421093
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass34,147 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    34,147 miles
    Test number
    180825320445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail34,062 miles (+6,673)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,062 miles
    Test number
    810030320018
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
  23. Pass27,389 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    27,389 miles
    Test number
    421606029082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
  24. Fail27,389 miles (+7,435)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,389 miles
    Test number
    761616629022
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
  25. Pass19,954 miles (+2,074)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    19,954 miles
    Test number
    102329188020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass17,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    17,880 miles
    Test number
    712032957013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S28 ERM

Does S28 ERM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S28 ERM is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S28 ERM?
The MOT on S28 ERM is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S28 ERM done?
S28 ERM was recorded at 89,374 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2026, an average of 3,674 miles a year.
Has S28 ERM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S28 ERM has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on S28 ERM 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 ERM find?
S28 ERM passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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