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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 1,900 cc

S3 HRMMOT history

S3 HRM is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Apr 2007. Its MOT is valid until 20 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 159,573 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

S3 HRM blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Apr 2027
Mileage
159,573 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,997 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 HRM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
21 Apr 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 HRM was last recorded at 159,573 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 1,663 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
157,910 miles · 17 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,663 miles
Average per year
7,997 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,573 miles
  • 2025 – 157,910 miles
  • 2024 – 154,168 miles
  • 2023 – 152,280 miles
  • 2022 – 148,554 miles
  • 2021 – 147,459 miles
  • 2020 – 145,543 miles
  • 2019 – 140,131 miles
  • 2018 – 136,831 miles
  • 2017 – 129,960 miles
  • 2016 – 120,210 miles
  • 2015 – 111,427 miles
  • 2014 – 92,872 miles
  • 2013 – 75,448 miles
  • 2012 – 56,475 miles
  • 2011 – 38,654 miles
  • 2010 – 31,757 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,573 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened across rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both sides front inner and outer (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear inner and outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear light cluster unit plastic lens slight damage
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear suspension lower front track control arm inner pin bushes deteriorated (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.

  • Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 27 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,573 miles (+1,663)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    159,573 miles
    Test number
    867115191555
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened across rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both sides front inner and outer (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear inner and outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light cluster unit plastic lens slight damage
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear suspension lower front track control arm inner pin bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass157,910 miles (+3,742)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    157,910 miles
    Test number
    881741324011
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened across rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads wearing thin outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light cluster slight damage

  3. Pass154,168 miles (+1,888)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    154,168 miles
    Test number
    645085177049
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened across rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides front (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front tyres worn inner and outer treads (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass152,280 miles (+3,726)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    152,280 miles
    Test number
    904622914483
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear inner and outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front tyres wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass148,554 miles (+1,095)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    148,554 miles
    Test number
    684848324616
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened across rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both side front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both side front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front tyres wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass147,459 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    147,459 miles
    Test number
    940816031981
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened across rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail147,459 miles (+1,916)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,459 miles
    Test number
    689265460264
    • MajorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened across rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass145,543 miles (+5,412)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    145,543 miles
    Test number
    822764234938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass140,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    140,131 miles
    Test number
    159603561172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail140,131 miles (+3,300)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,131 miles
    Test number
    816155275349
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

  11. Pass136,831 miles (+6,871)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    136,831 miles
    Test number
    504765210099
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass129,960 miles (+9,750)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    129,960 miles
    Test number
    736785746207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass120,210 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    120,210 miles
    Test number
    735271205950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail120,210 miles (+8,783)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,210 miles
    Test number
    943646371995
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted o/s/r. Unable to check adult seat belt

  15. Pass111,427 miles (+18,555)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    111,427 miles
    Test number
    106489365448
    • NoteOFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON EDGES

  16. Pass92,872 miles (+17,424)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    92,872 miles
    Test number
    787019364047
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass75,448 miles (+18,973)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    75,448 miles
    Test number
    186673943409
    • NoteRear tyres slight uneven wear

  18. Pass56,475 miles (+17,821)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    56,475 miles
    Test number
    958691242059
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass38,654 miles (+6,897)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    38,654 miles
    Test number
    859671541031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,757 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    31,757 miles
    Test number
    574747610113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 HRM

Does S3 HRM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 HRM is valid until 20 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 HRM?
The MOT on S3 HRM is valid until 20 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 HRM done?
S3 HRM was recorded at 159,573 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 7,997 miles a year.
Has S3 HRM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 HRM has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on S3 HRM 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 HRM find?
S3 HRM passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened across rear axle, and 7 more.

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