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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

3 DXLMOT history

3 DXL is a green diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 148,122 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

3 DXL green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
148,122 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,156 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
3 DXL
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
30 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

3 DXL was last recorded at 148,122 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 5,940 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,182 miles · 26 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,940 miles
Average per year
6,156 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 148,122 miles
  • 2024 – 142,182 miles
  • 2023 – 134,670 miles
  • 2022 – 134,649 miles
  • 2021 – 133,193 miles
  • 2020 – 130,185 miles
  • 2019 – 119,928 miles
  • 2018 – 112,838 miles
  • 2017 – 108,569 miles
  • 2016 – 101,655 miles
  • 2015 – 96,578 miles
  • 2014 – 90,610 miles
  • 2013 – 85,270 miles
  • 2012 – 73,717 miles
  • 2010 – 56,120 miles
  • 2008 – 41,386 miles
  • 2007 – 34,770 miles
  • 2006 – 29,581 miles
  • 2005 – 23,670 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,122 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 28 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,122 miles (+5,940)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    148,122 miles
    Test number
    412672284091
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass142,182 miles (+7,512)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    142,182 miles
    Test number
    545601648289
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass134,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    134,670 miles
    Test number
    459776265685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail134,670 miles (+21)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,670 miles
    Test number
    760245416931
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Pass134,649 miles (+1,456)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    134,649 miles
    Test number
    961797377671
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass133,193 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    133,193 miles
    Test number
    598688784474
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail133,193 miles (+3,008)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,193 miles
    Test number
    590944219399
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass130,185 miles (+10,257)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    130,185 miles
    Test number
    569091364298
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass119,928 miles (+7,090)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    119,928 miles
    Test number
    904362824642
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass112,838 miles (+4,269)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    112,838 miles
    Test number
    392985624765
    • AdvisoryFront Brake discs corroded `
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass108,569 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    108,569 miles
    Test number
    118355266124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail108,569 miles (+6,914)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,569 miles
    Test number
    143424998219
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  13. Pass101,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    101,655 miles
    Test number
    900035842137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail101,655 miles (+5,077)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,655 miles
    Test number
    518996587523
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  15. Pass96,578 miles (+5,968)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    96,578 miles
    Test number
    817585087209
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass90,610 miles (+1,509)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    90,610 miles
    Test number
    477634874277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass89,101 miles (+3,831)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    89,101 miles
    Test number
    836451794021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass85,270 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    85,270 miles
    Test number
    525962303139
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edges

  19. Fail85,270 miles (+11,553)1 dangerous6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,270 miles
    Test number
    327901403119
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edges

  20. Pass73,717 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    73,717 miles
    Test number
    907466472058
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteBrake discs corroded and worn

  21. Fail73,717 miles (+17,597)3 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,717 miles
    Test number
    188645972046
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteBrake discs corroded and worn

  22. Pass56,120 miles (+14,734)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    56,120 miles
    Test number
    552586960215
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteBoth front anti roll bar D bushes are worn
    • NoteBoth front lower arm rear bushes are starting to split
    • NoteFront brake discs are worn and lipped

  23. Pass41,386 miles (+6,616)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    41,386 miles
    Test number
    701667238354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,770 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    34,770 miles
    Test number
    932769897259
    • NoteBoth sills damaged.

  25. Fail34,770 miles (+5,189)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,770 miles
    Test number
    722719297242
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth sills damaged.

  26. Pass29,581 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    29,581 miles
    Test number
    881957776219
    • NoteSame advises as test number 212946876249.

  27. Fail29,581 miles (+5,911)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,581 miles
    Test number
    212946876249
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres low on tread.
    • NoteNearside front tyre on limit.
    • NoteOffside front tyre low on tread.
    • NoteOffside rear brake slightly binding.

  28. Pass23,670 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    23,670 miles
    Test number
    490111175203
    • NoteOffside door mirror in poor condition.
    • NoteSmall chips in windscreen.

Questions about 3 DXL

What vehicle is registration 3 DXL currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 3 DXL on a green diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Sept 2002. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 3 DXL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 3 DXL is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on 3 DXL?
The MOT on 3 DXL is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 3 DXL done?
3 DXL was recorded at 148,122 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 6,156 miles a year.
Has 3 DXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 3 DXL has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on 3 DXL 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 3 DXL find?
3 DXL passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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