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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,792 cc

S28 VAGMOT history

S28 VAG is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 139,210 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

S28 VAG black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Feb 2027
Mileage
139,210 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,915 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S28 VAG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
14 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S28 VAG was last recorded at 139,210 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 3,726 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,484 miles · 24 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,726 miles
Average per year
3,915 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,210 miles
  • 2025 – 135,484 miles
  • 2023 – 128,806 miles
  • 2022 – 127,098 miles
  • 2021 – 124,276 miles
  • 2020 – 122,711 miles
  • 2018 – 119,614 miles
  • 2017 – 113,652 miles
  • 2016 – 108,832 miles
  • 2015 – 103,410 miles
  • 2014 – 100,082 miles
  • 2013 – 95,928 miles
  • 2012 – 92,053 miles
  • 2011 – 88,802 miles
  • 2010 – 85,257 miles
  • 2009 – 81,397 miles
  • 2008 – 78,989 miles
  • 2007 – 72,381 miles
  • 2006 – 63,794 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,210 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn VERY BADLY on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryEngine oil breather rear of engine poor condition

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.

  • Rear metal brake pipes and rear of front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Slight oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • L/H AND R/H SILLS DAMAGED (JACKED IN THE WRONG PLACE).

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 1 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,210 miles (+3,726)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    139,210 miles
    Test number
    155719921934
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn VERY BADLY on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil breather rear of engine poor condition

  2. Pass135,484 miles (+3)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    135,484 miles
    Test number
    267113986960
    • AdvisoryL/H AND R/H SILLS DAMAGED (JACKED IN THE WRONG PLACE).
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDEWALL DAMAGED BUT NOT DOWN TO CORD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear LAMP UNIT FULL OF CONDENSATION
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail135,481 miles (+6,675)7 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,481 miles
    Test number
    385675592750
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryL/H AND R/H SILLS DAMAGED (JACKED IN THE WRONG PLACE).
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDEWALL DAMAGED BUT NOT DOWN TO CORD. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear LAMP UNIT FULL OF CONDENSATION
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass128,806 miles (+1,708)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    128,806 miles
    Test number
    368403139492
    • AdvisoryEngine breather hose in poor condition
    • AdvisoryHandbrake performance slightly low
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner driveshaft boot starting to crack/ perish
    • AdvisoryNearside of steering rack slightly damp
    • AdvisoryRear metal brake pipes and rear of front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  5. Pass127,098 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    127,098 miles
    Test number
    680580306475
    • AdvisoryRear metal brake pipes and rear of front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  6. Fail127,089 miles (+2,813)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,089 miles
    Test number
    435993391024
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear metal brake pipes and rear of front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  7. Pass124,276 miles (+1,565)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    124,276 miles
    Test number
    425992684283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass122,711 miles (+3,097)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    122,711 miles
    Test number
    180246235005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass119,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    119,614 miles
    Test number
    303444057431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail119,614 miles (+5,962)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,614 miles
    Test number
    341286206439
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  11. Pass113,652 miles (+4,820)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    113,652 miles
    Test number
    446553367724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass108,832 miles (+5,422)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    108,832 miles
    Test number
    517156567641
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass103,410 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    103,410 miles
    Test number
    275901175007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail103,352 miles (+3,270)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,352 miles
    Test number
    999559765000
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass100,082 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    100,082 miles
    Test number
    608303224231
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail100,069 miles (+212)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,069 miles
    Test number
    835998814289
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail99,857 miles (+3,929)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,857 miles
    Test number
    725853704298
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass95,928 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    95,928 miles
    Test number
    506795503204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail95,928 miles (+3,875)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,928 miles
    Test number
    109844003247
    • DangerousNearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass92,053 miles (+3,251)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    92,053 miles
    Test number
    469854782115
    • 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)
    • NoteFront brake discs inners very rusty/corroding
    • NoteNear side front tyre tread perrishing
    • NoteOff side front tyre wearing low on eedges
    • NoteSlight play in off side front steering arm
    • NoteSteering rack slight noise evident from rocking steering wheel

  21. Pass88,802 miles (+3,545)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    88,802 miles
    Test number
    377147301256
    • NoteNear side front brake disc corroding on inner edge
    • NoteNear side rear tyre wearing close to wear bars
    • NoteSlight imbalance on front brakes

  22. Pass85,257 miles (+3,860)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    85,257 miles
    Test number
    724837460146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass81,397 miles (+2,408)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    81,397 miles
    Test number
    300462349111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass78,989 miles (+6,608)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    78,989 miles
    Test number
    162763738333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass72,381 miles (+8,587)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    72,381 miles
    Test number
    361039697240
    • 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)

  26. Pass63,794 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    63,794 miles
    Test number
    481405006329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S28 VAG

Does S28 VAG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S28 VAG is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S28 VAG?
The MOT on S28 VAG is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S28 VAG done?
S28 VAG was recorded at 139,210 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 3,915 miles a year.
Has S28 VAG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S28 VAG has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on S28 VAG 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 VAG find?
S28 VAG passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front position lamp light intensity obviously reduced; nearside integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, and 7 more.

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