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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 1,984 cc

S3 AXHMOT history

S3 AXH is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 126,837 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.

S3 AXH silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Sept 2027
Mileage
126,837 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,148 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 AXH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
1 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 AXH was last recorded at 126,837 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,837 miles · 15 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,148 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,837 miles
  • 2025 – 121,034 miles
  • 2024 – 115,982 miles
  • 2023 – 111,382 miles
  • 2022 – 109,051 miles
  • 2021 – 105,875 miles
  • 2020 – 103,135 miles
  • 2019 – 99,460 miles
  • 2018 – 77,828 miles
  • 2017 – 67,986 miles
  • 2016 – 64,892 miles
  • 2015 – 59,946 miles
  • 2014 – 55,553 miles
  • 2013 – 42,573 miles
  • 2012 – 27,048 miles
  • 2011 – 13,871 miles
  • 2010 – 11,901 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,837 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring poorly seatedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms bush have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded 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.

  • Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Seized

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Rear engine mount. (Lower)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Fuel low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 18 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,837 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    126,837 miles
    Test number
    879468497640
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring poorly seated
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms bush have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail126,837 miles (+5,803)4 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,837 miles
    Test number
    665020412574
    • MajorFront Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated seized closed (3.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring poorly seated
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms bush have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass121,034 miles2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    121,034 miles
    Test number
    657892460067
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Seized (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess Rear engine mount. (Lower) (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel low
    • AdvisoryNearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Front & Rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring poorly Seated/Fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryService light illuminated
  4. Fail121,034 miles (+5,052)2 dangerous7 major2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,034 miles
    Test number
    394107038874
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Seized (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess Rear engine mount. (Lower) (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel low
    • AdvisoryNearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Front & Rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring poorly Seated/Fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryService light illuminated
  5. Pass115,982 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    115,982 miles
    Test number
    919531408042
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both head lights (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres inner edge's (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail115,981 miles (+4,599)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,981 miles
    Test number
    541841543179
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both head lights (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres inner edge's (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass111,382 miles (+2,331)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    111,382 miles
    Test number
    970390595113
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass109,051 miles (+3,176)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    109,051 miles
    Test number
    311065882538
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass105,875 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    105,875 miles
    Test number
    107897849005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail105,875 miles (+2,740)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,875 miles
    Test number
    261670477491
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
  11. Pass103,135 miles (+3,675)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    103,135 miles
    Test number
    109073855039
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  12. Pass99,460 miles (+6,012)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    99,460 miles
    Test number
    802920398638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass93,448 miles (+15,620)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    93,448 miles
    Test number
    791719893228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass77,828 miles (+9,842)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    77,828 miles
    Test number
    625184651233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass67,986 miles (+3,094)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    67,986 miles
    Test number
    117219085006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,892 miles (+4,946)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    64,892 miles
    Test number
    568713415200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass59,946 miles (+4,393)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    59,946 miles
    Test number
    108328125422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,553 miles (+12,980)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    55,553 miles
    Test number
    868661344123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  19. Pass42,573 miles (+15,525)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    42,573 miles
    Test number
    597309913011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,048 miles (+13,177)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    27,048 miles
    Test number
    378558342032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass13,871 miles (+1,970)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    13,871 miles
    Test number
    705511341049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass11,901 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    11,901 miles
    Test number
    400140530234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 AXH

Does S3 AXH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 AXH is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 AXH?
The MOT on S3 AXH is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 AXH done?
S3 AXH was recorded at 126,837 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 7,148 miles a year.
Has S3 AXH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 AXH has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S3 AXH 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 S3 AXH find?
S3 AXH passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple stone chips; front coil spring corroded both; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both, and 5 more.

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