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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

S28 MGLMOT history

S28 MGL is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 155,762 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

S28 MGL black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jul 2027
Mileage
155,762 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,685 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S28 MGL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
3 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S28 MGL was last recorded at 155,762 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 11,132 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,630 miles · 30 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
11,132 miles
Average per year
10,685 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,762 miles
  • 2025 – 144,630 miles
  • 2024 – 136,405 miles
  • 2023 – 124,952 miles
  • 2022 – 115,293 miles
  • 2021 – 104,448 miles
  • 2020 – 99,500 miles
  • 2019 – 88,284 miles
  • 2018 – 75,075 miles
  • 2017 – 60,593 miles
  • 2015 – 36,115 miles
  • 2014 – 25,608 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,762 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x two

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 9 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,762 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    155,762 miles
    Test number
    890498984629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail155,762 miles (+11,132)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,762 miles
    Test number
    836526916305
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

  3. Pass144,630 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2026
    Odometer
    144,630 miles
    Test number
    786686616200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail144,630 miles (+8,225)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,630 miles
    Test number
    389054271980
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSuspension arm corroded and seriously weakened 2 x rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass136,405 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    136,405 miles
    Test number
    488727181189
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x two (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail136,403 miles (+11,451)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,403 miles
    Test number
    659922535097
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn x two (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x two (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass124,952 miles (+9,659)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    124,952 miles
    Test number
    923885759130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass115,293 miles (+10,845)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    115,293 miles
    Test number
    828634862759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass104,448 miles (+4,948)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    104,448 miles
    Test number
    664941601751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail99,500 miles (+11,216)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,500 miles
    Test number
    748925893728
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass88,284 miles (+13,209)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    88,284 miles
    Test number
    520862351888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass75,075 miles (+14,482)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    75,075 miles
    Test number
    290267935302
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light inop
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass60,593 miles (+24,478)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    60,593 miles
    Test number
    616604910010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass36,115 miles (+7,494)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    36,115 miles
    Test number
    709173085189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass28,621 miles (+3,013)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    28,621 miles
    Test number
    947829815007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass25,608 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    25,608 miles
    Test number
    535109024131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S28 MGL

Does S28 MGL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S28 MGL is valid until 13 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S28 MGL?
The MOT on S28 MGL is valid until 13 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S28 MGL done?
S28 MGL was recorded at 155,762 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 10,685 miles a year.
Has S28 MGL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S28 MGL has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S28 MGL 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 MGL find?
S28 MGL passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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