Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc
S44 SOPMOT history
S44 SOP is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 14 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 120,721 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 120,721 mi
- At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 21 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,592 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S44 SOP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 29 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S44 SOP was last recorded at 120,721 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 120,712 miles · 13 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9 miles
- Average per year
- 2,592 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 120,721 miles
- 2025 – 120,712 miles
- 2024 – 120,585 miles
- 2023 – 120,277 miles
- 2022 – 119,033 miles
- 2021 – 118,788 miles
- 2020 – 118,717 miles
- 2019 – 118,444 miles
- 2018 – 117,006 miles
- 2017 – 115,728 miles
- 2016 – 114,252 miles
- 2015 – 111,974 miles
- 2014 – 109,865 miles
- 2013 – 107,701 miles
- 2012 – 104,228 miles
- 2011 – 100,923 miles
- 2010 – 96,109 miles
- 2009 – 93,060 miles
- 2008 – 88,560 miles
- 2007 – 84,880 miles
- 2006 – 69,235 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass120,721 miles
- MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, rear section (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
General corrosion on suspension/steering components.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Wing slightly corroded.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
26 tests since 18 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass120,721 miles (+9)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 120,721 miles
- Test number
- 615364962864
- MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, rear section (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass120,712 miles12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 120,712 miles
- Test number
- 158669283952
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail120,712 miles (+127)1 repaired12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,712 miles
- Test number
- 713193410311
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass120,585 miles (+92)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 120,585 miles
- Test number
- 524221705428
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail120,493 miles (+216)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,493 miles
- Test number
- 468650448977
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass120,277 miles (+14)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 120,277 miles
- Test number
- 547871559665
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on suspension/steering components.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wing slightly corroded.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wing corroded slightly.
Fail120,263 miles (+1,230)1 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,263 miles
- Test number
- 396842309095
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on suspension/steering components.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wing slightly corroded.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wing corroded slightly.
Pass119,033 miles (+13)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 119,033 miles
- Test number
- 551259765034
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on suspension components
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wing corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wing corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail119,020 miles (+232)1 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,020 miles
- Test number
- 382604707773
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on suspension components
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wing corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wing corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass118,788 miles (+71)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 118,788 miles
- Test number
- 940090608394
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,717 miles (+273)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 118,717 miles
- Test number
- 804211366816
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass118,444 miles (+1,438)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 118,444 miles
- Test number
- 426077112033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,006 miles (+1,278)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 117,006 miles
- Test number
- 682263289541
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass115,728 miles (+1,476)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 115,728 miles
- Test number
- 223344563990
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass114,252 miles (+2,278)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 114,252 miles
- Test number
- 785232514944
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded.
- AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded.
Pass111,974 miles (+2,109)6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 111,974 miles
- Test number
- 376887915404
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteWipers poor
Pass109,865 miles (+2,164)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 109,865 miles
- Test number
- 585342054202
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass107,701 miles (+3,473)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 107,701 miles
- Test number
- 438587453256
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,228 miles (+3,305)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 104,228 miles
- Test number
- 867222952252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,923 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 100,923 miles
- Test number
- 278769841228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,923 miles (+4,814)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,923 miles
- Test number
- 908919241265
- Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Repaired at testExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass96,109 miles (+3,049)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 96,109 miles
- Test number
- 794948850237
- NoteCentre exhust mount detached but exhaust system is secure.
Pass93,060 miles (+4,500)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 93,060 miles
- Test number
- 174094359202
- NoteBoth front tyres have a screw in tread.
Pass88,560 miles (+3,680)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 88,560 miles
- Test number
- 293493088237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,880 miles (+15,645)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 84,880 miles
- Test number
- 950033807375
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,235 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 69,235 miles
- Test number
- 591691666229
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S44 SOP
- Does S44 SOP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S44 SOP is valid until 14 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S44 SOP?
- The MOT on S44 SOP is valid until 14 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S44 SOP done?
- S44 SOP was recorded at 120,721 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 2,592 miles a year.
- Has S44 SOP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S44 SOP has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on S44 SOP 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 SOP find?
- S44 SOP passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: nearside front suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, rear section, and 7 more.
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