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Volkswagen Golf

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

S44 EDAMOT history

S44 EDA is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 115,445 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2026.

S44 EDA white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Mar 2027
Mileage
115,445 mi
At MOT on 28 Feb 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,998 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S44 EDA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S44 EDA was last recorded at 115,445 miles on 28 Feb 2026, 5,604 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,841 miles · 1 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,604 miles
Average per year
6,998 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,445 miles
  • 2025 – 109,841 miles
  • 2024 – 104,006 miles
  • 2023 – 98,370 miles
  • 2022 – 89,459 miles
  • 2021 – 82,444 miles
  • 2020 – 75,255 miles
  • 2019 – 68,268 miles
  • 2018 – 61,767 miles
  • 2017 – 55,552 miles
  • 2016 – 48,576 miles
  • 2015 – 38,697 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,445 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 12 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,445 miles (+5,604)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    115,445 miles
    Test number
    452085513818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass109,841 miles (+119)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    109,841 miles
    Test number
    515994392690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail109,722 miles (+5,716)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,722 miles
    Test number
    940377451691
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass104,006 miles (+5,636)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    104,006 miles
    Test number
    198151748435
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass98,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    98,370 miles
    Test number
    940219312580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail98,370 miles (+8,911)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,370 miles
    Test number
    865744741709
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass89,459 miles (+7,015)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    89,459 miles
    Test number
    389501886385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass82,444 miles (+7,189)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    82,444 miles
    Test number
    110038521540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass75,255 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    75,255 miles
    Test number
    512352950178
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Fail75,250 miles (+6,982)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,250 miles
    Test number
    739800912746
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass68,268 miles (+6,501)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    68,268 miles
    Test number
    845270258481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass61,767 miles (+6,215)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    61,767 miles
    Test number
    230716489103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,552 miles (+6,976)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    55,552 miles
    Test number
    882430133604
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all round the vehicle (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belts.
  14. Pass48,576 miles (+9,879)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    48,576 miles
    Test number
    604581728265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,697 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    38,697 miles
    Test number
    565931675041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,697 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    38,697 miles
    Test number
    248851275048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S44 EDA

Does S44 EDA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S44 EDA is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S44 EDA?
The MOT on S44 EDA is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S44 EDA done?
S44 EDA was recorded at 115,445 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2026, an average of 6,998 miles a year.
Has S44 EDA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S44 EDA has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on S44 EDA 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 S44 EDA find?
S44 EDA passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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