
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
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.
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.
Pass89,374 miles (+989)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 89,374 miles
- Test number
- 599305130612
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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))
Pass74,195 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 74,195 miles
- Test number
- 488739067886
- AdvisoryExhaust clamp and heat shield deteroated
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
Pass69,387 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 69,387 miles
- Test number
- 375069238737
- AdvisoryEngine and under covers fitted obscuring some components
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
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)
Pass57,513 miles (+3,685)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 57,513 miles
- Test number
- 716741325028
- NoteOil leak
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)
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)
Pass45,178 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 45,178 miles
- Test number
- 908565222043
- NoteRear tyres stepped
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
Pass39,862 miles (+98)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 39,862 miles
- Test number
- 187971031498
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass34,147 miles (+85)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 34,147 miles
- Test number
- 180825320445
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
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
Pass19,954 miles (+2,074)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 19,954 miles
- Test number
- 102329188020
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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