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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,984 cc

S3 FRBMOT history

S3 FRB is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 122,236 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

S3 FRB grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Aug 2027
Mileage
122,236 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,638 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 FRB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
10 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 FRB was last recorded at 122,236 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,235 miles · 3 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
9,638 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,236 miles
  • 2025 – 118,149 miles
  • 2024 – 112,393 miles
  • 2023 – 108,118 miles
  • 2022 – 102,931 miles
  • 2021 – 84,320 miles
  • 2020 – 70,239 miles
  • 2019 – 54,181 miles
  • 2018 – 37,720 miles
  • 2017 – 33,625 miles
  • 2016 – 25,946 miles
  • 2015 – 18,958 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,236 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 16 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,236 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    122,236 miles
    Test number
    798650987753
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail122,235 miles (+4,086)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,235 miles
    Test number
    302899065675
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass118,149 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    118,149 miles
    Test number
    461115338059
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail118,149 miles (+5,756)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,149 miles
    Test number
    391182720483
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass112,393 miles (+4,275)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    112,393 miles
    Test number
    783571255933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass108,118 miles (+5,187)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    108,118 miles
    Test number
    584617446306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass102,931 miles (+18,611)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    102,931 miles
    Test number
    991339267304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass84,320 miles (+14,081)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    84,320 miles
    Test number
    147636458493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass70,239 miles (+16,058)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    70,239 miles
    Test number
    708966121688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass54,181 miles (+16,461)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    54,181 miles
    Test number
    778306797044
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted to floor pan prevents full inspection
  11. Pass37,720 miles (+4,095)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    37,720 miles
    Test number
    888226929462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass33,625 miles (+7,679)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    33,625 miles
    Test number
    508216729350
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres both perished
  13. Pass25,946 miles (+6,988)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    25,946 miles
    Test number
    406328895593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass18,958 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    18,958 miles
    Test number
    704930931277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 FRB

Does S3 FRB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 FRB is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 FRB?
The MOT on S3 FRB is valid until 3 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 FRB done?
S3 FRB was recorded at 122,236 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 9,638 miles a year.
Has S3 FRB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 FRB has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on S3 FRB 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 FRB find?
S3 FRB passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides; front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides, and 1 more.

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