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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

S25 SMJMOT history

S25 SMJ is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 114,445 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

S25 SMJ blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
114,445 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,703 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S25 SMJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
6 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S25 SMJ was last recorded at 114,445 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 2,151 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,294 miles · 24 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,151 miles
Average per year
4,703 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,445 miles
  • 2025 – 112,294 miles
  • 2024 – 112,242 miles
  • 2023 – 107,416 miles
  • 2022 – 105,406 miles
  • 2021 – 101,446 miles
  • 2019 – 96,630 miles
  • 2018 – 95,307 miles
  • 2017 – 88,765 miles
  • 2016 – 83,374 miles
  • 2015 – 79,863 miles
  • 2014 – 69,566 miles
  • 2013 – 65,298 miles
  • 2012 – 53,767 miles
  • 2011 – 42,874 miles
  • 2010 – 40,343 miles
  • 2009 – 36,039 miles
  • 2007 – 28,464 miles
  • 2006 – 22,423 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,445 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both slight (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened near mounting points (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 23 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,445 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    114,445 miles
    Test number
    337633189539
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both slight (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened near mounting points (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail114,445 miles (+2,151)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,445 miles
    Test number
    224185312738
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both slight (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened near mounting points (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass112,294 miles (+52)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    112,294 miles
    Test number
    485896509101
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRia coil springs Axel brake disc back plates corrosion all over

  4. Pass112,242 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    112,242 miles
    Test number
    735402573983
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroding

  5. Fail112,238 miles5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,238 miles
    Test number
    967404900272
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  6. Fail112,238 miles (+1,342)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,238 miles
    Test number
    593865400239
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  7. Pass110,896 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    110,896 miles
    Test number
    429092568748
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail110,896 miles (+3,480)1 dangerous2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,896 miles
    Test number
    883130085691
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass107,416 miles (+2,010)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    107,416 miles
    Test number
    957591679622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass105,406 miles (+3,960)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    105,406 miles
    Test number
    413013617488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass101,446 miles (+4,816)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    101,446 miles
    Test number
    319919305202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass96,630 miles (+1,323)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    96,630 miles
    Test number
    702025050153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass95,307 miles (+6,542)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    95,307 miles
    Test number
    914330578655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass88,765 miles (+5,391)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    88,765 miles
    Test number
    909366027635
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass83,374 miles (+3,511)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    83,374 miles
    Test number
    106570064102
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass79,863 miles (+10,297)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    79,863 miles
    Test number
    525095795193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass69,566 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    69,566 miles
    Test number
    339063104247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail69,566 miles (+4,268)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,566 miles
    Test number
    937233604221
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass65,298 miles (+11,531)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    65,298 miles
    Test number
    128436683016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass53,767 miles (+10,893)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    53,767 miles
    Test number
    526437582044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,874 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    42,874 miles
    Test number
    369671161079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail42,874 miles (+2,531)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,874 miles
    Test number
    726911561002
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  23. Pass40,343 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    40,343 miles
    Test number
    181230590405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail40,341 miles (+4,302)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,341 miles
    Test number
    892668480018
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass36,039 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    36,039 miles
    Test number
    622185889076
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail36,038 miles (+7,574)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,038 miles
    Test number
    174544589043
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass28,464 miles (+6,041)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    28,464 miles
    Test number
    573928667294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass22,423 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    22,423 miles
    Test number
    202276866256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S25 SMJ

Does S25 SMJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S25 SMJ is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S25 SMJ?
The MOT on S25 SMJ is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S25 SMJ done?
S25 SMJ was recorded at 114,445 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 4,703 miles a year.
Has S25 SMJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S25 SMJ has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on S25 SMJ 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 SMJ find?
S25 SMJ passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both slight; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; rear coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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