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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

S44 MGLMOT history

S44 MGL is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 142,086 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

S44 MGL red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jan 2027
Mileage
142,086 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
10,867 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S44 MGL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
8 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S44 MGL was last recorded at 142,086 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 7,972 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
134,114 miles · 12 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
7,972 miles
Average per year
10,867 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,086 miles
  • 2025 – 134,114 miles
  • 2024 – 123,800 miles
  • 2023 – 113,134 miles
  • 2022 – 102,870 miles
  • 2021 – 93,927 miles
  • 2020 – 89,312 miles
  • 2019 – 77,810 miles
  • 2018 – 65,418 miles
  • 2017 – 52,564 miles
  • 2016 – 39,054 miles
  • 2015 – 23,499 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,086 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge starting to wear (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 23 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,086 miles (+7,972)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    142,086 miles
    Test number
    774085471418
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge starting to wear (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass134,114 miles (+10,314)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    134,114 miles
    Test number
    101270115167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass123,800 miles (+10,666)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    123,800 miles
    Test number
    732462962157
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass113,134 miles (+10,264)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    113,134 miles
    Test number
    111769236071
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass102,870 miles (+8,943)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    102,870 miles
    Test number
    350648931979
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass93,927 miles (+4,615)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    93,927 miles
    Test number
    761527986155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass89,312 miles (+11,502)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    89,312 miles
    Test number
    153370495344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass77,810 miles (+12,392)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    77,810 miles
    Test number
    672438653172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight stepping on inner edge and slight cracking to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass65,418 miles (+12,854)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    65,418 miles
    Test number
    531955325745
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre sidewall perishing
  10. Pass52,564 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    52,564 miles
    Test number
    385610454190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail52,564 miles (+13,510)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,564 miles
    Test number
    780330629143
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass39,054 miles (+15,555)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    39,054 miles
    Test number
    145724301546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass23,499 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    23,499 miles
    Test number
    909124255074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S44 MGL

Does S44 MGL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S44 MGL is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S44 MGL?
The MOT on S44 MGL is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S44 MGL done?
S44 MGL was recorded at 142,086 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 10,867 miles a year.
Has S44 MGL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S44 MGL has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2017.
Has the mileage on S44 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 S44 MGL find?
S44 MGL passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge starting to wear.

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