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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,598 cc

S44 XYBMOT history

S44 XYB is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Jun 2014. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 116,239 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

S44 XYB black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Apr 2027
Mileage
116,239 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,213 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S44 XYB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
17 Jun 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S44 XYB was last recorded at 116,239 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,238 miles · 22 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
9,213 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,239 miles
  • 2025 – 113,982 miles
  • 2024 – 99,271 miles
  • 2023 – 91,710 miles
  • 2021 – 85,793 miles
  • 2020 – 76,295 miles
  • 2019 – 60,793 miles
  • 2018 – 48,726 miles
  • 2017 – 34,411 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,239 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryUnderseall all under bodyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

10 tests since 5 Jun 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,239 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    116,239 miles
    Test number
    778528025976
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderseall all under body
  2. Fail116,238 miles (+2,256)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,238 miles
    Test number
    424046514125
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderseall all under body
  3. Pass113,982 miles (+14,711)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    113,982 miles
    Test number
    696523661402
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under-trays fitted
  4. Pass99,271 miles (+7,561)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    99,271 miles
    Test number
    276068557286
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted
  5. Pass91,710 miles (+5,917)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    91,710 miles
    Test number
    120750963416
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean
  6. Pass85,793 miles (+9,498)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    85,793 miles
    Test number
    219672900273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass76,295 miles (+15,502)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    76,295 miles
    Test number
    847420269868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass60,793 miles (+12,067)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    60,793 miles
    Test number
    421823102964
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace asap on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted
  9. Pass48,726 miles (+14,315)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    48,726 miles
    Test number
    243920135508
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some components
  10. Pass34,411 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    34,411 miles
    Test number
    964302090083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S44 XYB

Does S44 XYB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S44 XYB is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S44 XYB?
The MOT on S44 XYB is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S44 XYB done?
S44 XYB was recorded at 116,239 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 9,213 miles a year.
Has S44 XYB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S44 XYB has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on S44 XYB 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 XYB find?
S44 XYB passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; underseall all under body.

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