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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 3,200 cc

S25 SBWMOT history

S25 SBW is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 19 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 100,385 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

S25 SBW blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Feb 2027
Mileage
100,385 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,302 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S25 SBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
7 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S25 SBW was last recorded at 100,385 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 434 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,951 miles · 20 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
434 miles
Average per year
2,302 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,385 miles
  • 2025 – 99,951 miles
  • 2024 – 99,551 miles
  • 2023 – 98,756 miles
  • 2021 – 98,428 miles
  • 2020 – 97,891 miles
  • 2019 – 97,311 miles
  • 2018 – 96,035 miles
  • 2017 – 94,267 miles
  • 2016 – 90,972 miles
  • 2015 – 87,757 miles
  • 2014 – 84,946 miles
  • 2013 – 81,117 miles
  • 2012 – 77,844 miles
  • 2011 – 74,486 miles
  • 2010 – 70,066 miles
  • 2009 – 66,620 miles
  • 2008 – 63,426 miles
  • 2007 – 60,004 miles
  • 2006 – 56,142 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,385 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear suspension sub frame & arms corroded. Slight deterioration trailing arm bushes. Exhaust fixings corroded at cat section.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 24 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,385 miles (+434)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    100,385 miles
    Test number
    998979996946
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension sub frame & arms corroded. Slight deterioration trailing arm bushes. Exhaust fixings corroded at cat section.

  2. Pass99,951 miles (+400)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    99,951 miles
    Test number
    388647987578
    • AdvisoryBoth rear trailing arm bushes split/deteriorated

  3. Pass99,551 miles (+795)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    99,551 miles
    Test number
    214729560824
    • AdvisoryBoth rear metal brake pipes corroded on axle

  4. Pass98,756 miles (+328)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    98,756 miles
    Test number
    933943929759
    • AdvisoryBoth rear metal brake pipes on axle corroded
    • AdvisorySideskirts fitted at time of test, cant fully inspect outer sill areas

  5. Pass98,428 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    98,428 miles
    Test number
    374009569247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail98,427 miles (+536)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,427 miles
    Test number
    991221177292
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass97,891 miles (+580)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    97,891 miles
    Test number
    785192482112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass97,311 miles (+1,276)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    97,311 miles
    Test number
    968991982456
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Link has slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass96,035 miles (+1,768)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    96,035 miles
    Test number
    123509370145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass94,267 miles (+3,295)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    94,267 miles
    Test number
    836016631077
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass90,972 miles (+3,215)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    90,972 miles
    Test number
    419261048230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass87,757 miles (+2,811)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    87,757 miles
    Test number
    367715806850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass84,946 miles (+58)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    84,946 miles
    Test number
    746087834308
    • NoteSlight perishing front suspension wishbone rear bushes. Rear brake pipes starting to corrode under coating.

  14. Fail84,888 miles (+3,771)2 failures1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,888 miles
    Test number
    347831834393
    • FailureBrake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteSlight perishing front suspension wishbone rear bushes. Rear brake pipes starting to corrode under coating.

  15. Pass81,117 miles (+3,273)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    81,117 miles
    Test number
    165259833349
    • NoteSlight deterioration front suspension wishbone rear bushes. Nearside rear tyre approx 3mm, Offside rear tyre ON minimum, small nail in tread & slightly perished.

  16. Pass77,844 miles (+18)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    77,844 miles
    Test number
    318675542339
    • NoteSlight perishing front suspension wishbone rear bushes.

  17. Fail77,826 miles (+3,340)1 failure1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,826 miles
    Test number
    145930342373
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • NoteSlight perishing front suspension wishbone rear bushes.

  18. Pass74,486 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    74,486 miles
    Test number
    695244131357
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail74,480 miles (+4,414)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,480 miles
    Test number
    208114831374
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass70,066 miles (+3,446)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    70,066 miles
    Test number
    212140640332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass66,620 miles (+3,194)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    66,620 miles
    Test number
    973930739365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass63,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    63,426 miles
    Test number
    920649338398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail63,415 miles (+3,411)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,415 miles
    Test number
    460559638486
    • FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

  24. Pass60,004 miles (+3,862)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    60,004 miles
    Test number
    502478937375
    • NoteAdvise nearside front 225/45x18 tyre outer edge is slightly worn.

  25. Pass56,142 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    56,142 miles
    Test number
    284998426327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S25 SBW

Does S25 SBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S25 SBW is valid until 19 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S25 SBW?
The MOT on S25 SBW is valid until 19 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S25 SBW done?
S25 SBW was recorded at 100,385 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 2,302 miles a year.
Has S25 SBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S25 SBW has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on S25 SBW 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 S25 SBW find?
S25 SBW passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside track rod end ball joint has slight play; rear suspension sub frame & arms corroded. slight deterioration trailing arm bushes. exhaust fixings corroded at cat section..

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