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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 2005 · 1,900 cc

S44 UJAMOT history

S44 UJA is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 22 Mar 2024 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 244,810 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2023.

S44 UJA red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Mar 2024
Mileage
244,810 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2023
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
10,511 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S44 UJA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
26 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S44 UJA was last recorded at 244,810 miles on 23 Mar 2023, 7,005 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 May 2014: 174,068 miles, lower than 201,197 miles on 5 Dec 2013.
  • 16 Mar 2015: 146,851 miles, lower than 174,068 miles on 7 May 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
237,805 miles · 22 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
7,005 miles
Average per year
10,511 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 244,810 miles
  • 2022 – 237,805 miles
  • 2021 – 224,453 miles
  • 2020 – 214,591 miles
  • 2019 – 200,571 miles
  • 2018 – 187,105 miles
  • 2017 – 171,521 miles
  • 2016 – 155,615 miles
  • 2015 – 146,851 miles
  • 2014 – 174,068 miles
  • 2013 – 201,197 miles
  • 2012 – 170,303 miles
  • 2011 – 152,044 miles
  • 2009 – 112,367 miles
  • 2008 – 94,338 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass244,810 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryHandbrake only just met requirements

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Both headlamps misted up

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 27 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass244,810 miles (+7,005)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    244,810 miles
    Test number
    991389150386
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake only just met requirements

  2. Pass237,805 miles (+13,352)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    237,805 miles
    Test number
    310036574304
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s and o/s front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Pass224,453 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    224,453 miles
    Test number
    712341360920
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail224,452 miles (+9,861)2 dangerous8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,452 miles
    Test number
    258112252774
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass214,591 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    214,591 miles
    Test number
    455428910039
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail214,589 miles (+14,018)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,589 miles
    Test number
    930419788463
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass200,571 miles (+13,466)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    200,571 miles
    Test number
    475516510123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass187,105 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    187,105 miles
    Test number
    559136764417
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryEml illuminated

  9. Fail187,105 miles (+15,584)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,105 miles
    Test number
    763697657473
    • Repaired at testRear Rear position lamp(s) not working nsr/osr (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryEml illuminated

  10. Pass171,521 miles (+14)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    171,521 miles
    Test number
    314798262741
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps misted up
    • AdvisoryEml light on
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  11. Fail171,507 miles (+15,892)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,507 miles
    Test number
    705357017292
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps misted up
    • AdvisoryEml light on
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  12. Pass155,615 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    155,615 miles
    Test number
    660499647096
    • AdvisoryChild seats fitted

  13. Fail155,610 miles (+8,759)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,610 miles
    Test number
    189455449344
    • FailureOffside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel caliper (3.1.6b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryChild seats fitted

  14. Pass146,851 miles (-27,217)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    146,851 miles
    Test number
    139785675001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass174,068 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    174,068 miles
    Test number
    749317524145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail174,068 miles (-27,129)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,068 miles
    Test number
    168816224196
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass201,197 miles (+30,894)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    201,197 miles
    Test number
    557039733352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass170,303 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    170,303 miles
    Test number
    539113532374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  19. Fail170,300 miles (+18,256)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,300 miles
    Test number
    755173032373
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  20. Pass152,044 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    152,044 miles
    Test number
    447705761300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail152,044 miles (+18,052)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,044 miles
    Test number
    636565061389
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  22. Pass133,992 miles (+21,625)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    133,992 miles
    Test number
    566262301018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear brake disc slightly worn

  23. Fail112,367 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,367 miles
    Test number
    431166539455
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteMay require wheel alignment as both front tyres wearing inner edge

  24. Pass112,367 miles (+18,029)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    112,367 miles
    Test number
    680346439302
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteMay require wheel alignment as both front tyres wearing inner edge

  25. Pass94,338 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    94,338 miles
    Test number
    974262238320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S44 UJA

Does S44 UJA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S44 UJA expired on 22 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S44 UJA?
The MOT on S44 UJA expired on 22 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S44 UJA done?
S44 UJA was recorded at 244,810 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2023, an average of 10,511 miles a year.
Has S44 UJA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S44 UJA has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on S44 UJA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 6 May 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S44 UJA find?
S44 UJA passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2023 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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