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Volkswagen Golf

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

S3 ECAMOT history

S3 ECA is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Jan 2012. Its MOT expired on 29 May 2024 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 186,263 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2023.

S3 ECA white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 May 2024
Mileage
186,263 mi
At MOT on 30 May 2023
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
19,272 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 ECA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
12 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 May 2024
Latest MOT test
30 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 ECA was last recorded at 186,263 miles on 30 May 2023, 12,391 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,872 miles · 18 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
12,391 miles
Average per year
19,272 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 186,263 miles
  • 2022 – 173,872 miles
  • 2021 – 148,548 miles
  • 2020 – 122,109 miles
  • 2019 – 100,552 miles
  • 2018 – 82,129 miles
  • 2017 – 66,647 miles
  • 2016 – 46,173 miles
  • 2015 – 24,592 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,263 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring arm (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.

  • UNDER TRAYS FITTED

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Lower covers fitted obscuring view

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • FUEL FILLER CAP COVER MISSING

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

14 tests since 8 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,263 miles (+12,391)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    186,263 miles
    Test number
    409590494112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass173,872 miles (+729)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    173,872 miles
    Test number
    702095607404
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail173,143 miles (+24,595)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,143 miles
    Test number
    790005217999
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass148,548 miles (+152)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    148,548 miles
    Test number
    905780815494
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  5. Fail148,396 miles (+26,287)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,396 miles
    Test number
    105255298203
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  6. Pass122,109 miles (+56)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    122,109 miles
    Test number
    381792075392
    • AdvisoryFUEL FILLER CAP COVER MISSING
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear WHEEL HAS SLIGHT BIND
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  7. Fail122,053 miles (+21,501)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,053 miles
    Test number
    989828437716
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator SLIGHT GRINDING NOISE ON BREAK TEST (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFUEL FILLER CAP COVER MISSING
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear WHEEL HAS SLIGHT BIND
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  8. Pass100,552 miles (+174)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    100,552 miles
    Test number
    364758197932
    • AdvisoryNearside Front TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear OUTER BREAKPAD LOOKS LOW UNABLE TO GIVE CORECT DEPTH
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear UNABLE TO CHECK WHEELBEARING BIND ON WHEEL
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  9. Fail100,378 miles (+18,249)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,378 miles
    Test number
    703022929620
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear OUTER BREAKPAD LOOKS LOW UNABLE TO GIVE CORECT DEPTH
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear UNABLE TO CHECK WHEELBEARING BIND ON WHEEL
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  10. Pass82,129 miles (+15,482)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    82,129 miles
    Test number
    233168222173
    • AdvisoryLower covers fitted obscuring view
    • AdvisoryUpper covers fitted obscuring view

  11. Pass66,647 miles (+56)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    66,647 miles
    Test number
    456549934665
    • AdvisoryLower covers fitted obscuring view
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring view

  12. Fail66,591 miles (+20,418)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,591 miles
    Test number
    854966712589
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryLower covers fitted obscuring view
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring view

  13. Pass46,173 miles (+21,581)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    46,173 miles
    Test number
    800882269825
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and vehicle under body trays fitted

  14. Pass24,592 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    24,592 miles
    Test number
    515578205051
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about S3 ECA

Does S3 ECA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S3 ECA expired on 29 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S3 ECA?
The MOT on S3 ECA expired on 29 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S3 ECA done?
S3 ECA was recorded at 186,263 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2023, an average of 19,272 miles a year.
Has S3 ECA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 ECA has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on S3 ECA 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 ECA find?
S3 ECA passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2023 with 6 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring arm; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush, and 3 more.

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