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Volkswagen Golf

White · Petrol · 2007 · 1,984 cc

S28 HXLMOT history

S28 HXL is a white petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Jun 2007. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 96,168 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2025.

S28 HXL white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2026
Mileage
96,168 mi
At MOT on 25 Oct 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,812 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S28 HXL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
4 Jun 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S28 HXL was last recorded at 96,168 miles on 25 Oct 2025, 4,990 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,178 miles · 28 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,990 miles
Average per year
4,812 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 96,168 miles
  • 2024 – 91,178 miles
  • 2023 – 87,439 miles
  • 2022 – 84,993 miles
  • 2021 – 81,135 miles
  • 2020 – 79,730 miles
  • 2019 – 78,055 miles
  • 2018 – 75,447 miles
  • 2017 – 71,139 miles
  • 2016 – 68,221 miles
  • 2014 – 59,658 miles
  • 2013 – 50,910 miles
  • 2012 – 43,029 miles
  • 2011 – 32,402 miles
  • 2010 – 21,736 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,168 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 7 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,168 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    96,168 miles
    Test number
    576826166526
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Fail96,168 miles (+4,990)2 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,168 miles
    Test number
    523995166800
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass91,178 miles (+3,739)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    91,178 miles
    Test number
    729820974312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass87,439 miles (+2,446)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    87,439 miles
    Test number
    157656276997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass84,993 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    84,993 miles
    Test number
    687646754982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail84,992 miles (+3,857)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,992 miles
    Test number
    959282677409
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass81,135 miles (+1,405)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    81,135 miles
    Test number
    836921571976
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass79,730 miles (+1,675)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    79,730 miles
    Test number
    413280166793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass78,055 miles (+2,608)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    78,055 miles
    Test number
    691931239193
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner worn (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass75,447 miles (+4,308)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    75,447 miles
    Test number
    960110142543
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass71,139 miles (+2,918)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    71,139 miles
    Test number
    909164049310
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  12. Pass68,221 miles (+8,563)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    68,221 miles
    Test number
    902147755198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,658 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    59,658 miles
    Test number
    625990654143
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Fail59,658 miles (+8,748)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,658 miles
    Test number
    528210254177
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass50,910 miles (+7,881)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    50,910 miles
    Test number
    908085333126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,029 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    43,029 miles
    Test number
    627592532199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail42,944 miles (+10,542)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,944 miles
    Test number
    365190932125
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  18. Pass32,402 miles (+36)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    32,402 miles
    Test number
    126830631158
    • NoteN/S/F TYRE LOW TREAD INNER EDGE
    • NoteO/S/F TYRE LOW TREAD INNER EDGE
  19. Fail32,366 miles (+10,630)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,366 miles
    Test number
    955849521196
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteN/S/F TYRE LOW TREAD INNER EDGE
    • NoteO/S/F TYRE LOW TREAD INNER EDGE
  20. Pass21,736 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    21,736 miles
    Test number
    554157120145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S28 HXL

Does S28 HXL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S28 HXL is valid until 30 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on S28 HXL?
The MOT on S28 HXL is valid until 30 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S28 HXL done?
S28 HXL was recorded at 96,168 miles at its MOT on 25 Oct 2025, an average of 4,812 miles a year.
Has S28 HXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S28 HXL has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on S28 HXL 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 HXL find?
S28 HXL passed its latest MOT on 25 Oct 2025 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush, and 1 more.

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