Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc
S3 EEAMOT history
S3 EEA is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 72,022 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 72,022 mi
- At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,666 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S3 EEA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 20 Jan 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S3 EEA was last recorded at 72,022 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 3,680 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 68,342 miles · 20 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,680 miles
- Average per year
- 4,666 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 72,022 miles
- 2025 – 68,342 miles
- 2024 – 64,624 miles
- 2023 – 59,723 miles
- 2022 – 55,407 miles
- 2021 – 51,163 miles
- 2020 – 48,599 miles
- 2019 – 43,258 miles
- 2018 – 37,619 miles
- 2017 – 32,153 miles
- 2016 – 25,706 miles
- 2015 – 20,398 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass72,022 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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 Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
16 tests since 19 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass72,022 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 72,022 miles
- Test number
- 344328799522
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail72,022 miles (+3,680)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,022 miles
- Test number
- 952070710418
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass68,342 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 68,342 miles
- Test number
- 713994992380
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail68,342 miles (+3,718)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,342 miles
- Test number
- 213803050998
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass64,624 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 64,624 miles
- Test number
- 942534838837
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail64,624 miles (+33)1 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,624 miles
- Test number
- 981819614423
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail64,591 miles (+4,868)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,591 miles
- Test number
- 473382649815
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass59,723 miles (+4,316)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 59,723 miles
- Test number
- 974464632270
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass55,407 miles (+4,244)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 55,407 miles
- Test number
- 282578005414
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass51,163 miles (+2,564)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 51,163 miles
- Test number
- 784071832903
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,599 miles (+5,341)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 48,599 miles
- Test number
- 748150962341
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass43,258 miles (+5,639)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 43,258 miles
- Test number
- 968566700360
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,619 miles (+5,466)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 37,619 miles
- Test number
- 194528952962
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,153 miles (+6,447)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 32,153 miles
- Test number
- 637518826831
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,706 miles (+5,308)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 25,706 miles
- Test number
- 818655367533
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,398 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 20,398 miles
- Test number
- 977099615094
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about S3 EEA
- Does S3 EEA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 EEA is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S3 EEA?
- The MOT on S3 EEA is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S3 EEA done?
- S3 EEA was recorded at 72,022 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 4,666 miles a year.
- Has S3 EEA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S3 EEA has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on S3 EEA 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 EEA find?
- S3 EEA passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.
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