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Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,000 cc

S44 KOUMOT history

S44 KOU is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 14 Jun 2023 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 131,742 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2022.

S44 KOU black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Jun 2023
Mileage
131,742 mi
At MOT on 11 Jun 2022
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,576 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S44 KOU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
19 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S44 KOU was last recorded at 131,742 miles on 11 Jun 2022, 464 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,278 miles · 20 May 2022
Between the last two tests
464 miles
Average per year
6,576 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 131,742 miles
  • 2021 – 121,538 miles
  • 2020 – 114,526 miles
  • 2019 – 109,111 miles
  • 2018 – 106,589 miles
  • 2017 – 99,363 miles
  • 2016 – 93,404 miles
  • 2015 – 87,731 miles
  • 2014 – 82,494 miles
  • 2013 – 78,266 miles
  • 2012 – 70,096 miles
  • 2011 – 63,049 miles
  • 2010 – 56,692 miles
  • 2009 – 49,031 miles
  • 2008 – 41,997 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,742 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,742 miles (+464)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    131,742 miles
    Test number
    953724579902
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail131,278 miles (+9,740)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,278 miles
    Test number
    898027742742
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated O/S & N/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass121,538 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    121,538 miles
    Test number
    442606493646
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail121,536 miles (+7,010)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,536 miles
    Test number
    287945697898
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass114,526 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    114,526 miles
    Test number
    822088174756
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail114,515 miles (+5,404)2 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,515 miles
    Test number
    155632094720
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil level light on
    • AdvisoryTyre size diffrent front to rear

  7. Pass109,111 miles (+2,522)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    109,111 miles
    Test number
    233577873964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass106,589 miles (+7,226)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    106,589 miles
    Test number
    664355777666
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass99,363 miles (+8)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    99,363 miles
    Test number
    685987192063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  10. Fail99,355 miles (+5,951)7 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,355 miles
    Test number
    160414905002
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  11. Pass93,404 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    93,404 miles
    Test number
    536412208025
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail93,402 miles (+5,671)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,402 miles
    Test number
    112777400726
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass87,731 miles (+5,237)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    87,731 miles
    Test number
    590226589990
    • AdvisoryEngine warning light on.
    • AdvisoryLarge engine under tray fitted.
    • AdvisorySlight play in rear wheel bearings

  14. Pass82,494 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    82,494 miles
    Test number
    268246864246
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail82,494 miles (+4,228)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,494 miles
    Test number
    917336164231
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass78,266 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    78,266 miles
    Test number
    478001673266
    • NoteBonnet catch stiff.
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNearside front foglamp damaged.
    • NoteRear brake pads low.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail78,266 miles (+8,170)1 failure5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,266 miles
    Test number
    198401673298
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBonnet catch stiff.
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNearside front foglamp damaged.
    • NoteRear brake pads low.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass70,096 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    70,096 miles
    Test number
    387970872254
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteEngine management light on.
    • NoteTraction control light on dashboard.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail70,096 miles (+7,047)5 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,096 miles
    Test number
    296688762262
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteEngine management light on.
    • NoteTraction control light on dashboard.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass63,049 miles (+6,357)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    63,049 miles
    Test number
    509152751210
    • NoteTRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ON

  21. Pass56,692 miles (+7,661)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    56,692 miles
    Test number
    244081950236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass49,031 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    49,031 miles
    Test number
    302762659419
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail49,031 miles (+7,034)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,031 miles
    Test number
    270062759257
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass41,997 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    41,997 miles
    Test number
    531391098287
    • NoteBoth rear tyres out of sharpe and on 3 mm
    • NoteChild seat fitted to nearside rear seat
    • NoteFront tyres going bold on inner egdes

Questions about S44 KOU

Does S44 KOU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S44 KOU expired on 14 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S44 KOU?
The MOT on S44 KOU expired on 14 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S44 KOU done?
S44 KOU was recorded at 131,742 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2022, an average of 6,576 miles a year.
Has S44 KOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S44 KOU has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2022.
Has the mileage on S44 KOU 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 KOU find?
S44 KOU passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2022 with 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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