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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2016 · 1,968 cc

S3 HWJMOT history

S3 HWJ is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Dec 2016. Its MOT is valid until 9 May 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 104,088 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

S3 HWJ blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 May 2027
Mileage
104,088 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
14,039 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 HWJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
30 Dec 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 May 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 HWJ was last recorded at 104,088 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 7,935 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
96,153 miles · 28 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
7,935 miles
Average per year
14,039 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,088 miles
  • 2025 – 96,153 miles
  • 2024 – 85,416 miles
  • 2023 – 72,521 miles
  • 2022 – 57,644 miles
  • 2021 – 34,939 miles
  • 2020 – 14,885 miles
  • 2019 – 14,110 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,088 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both spring arms (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

9 tests since 2 Dec 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,088 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2027
    Odometer
    104,088 miles
    Test number
    455120716524
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both spring arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail104,088 miles (+7,935)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,088 miles
    Test number
    337488368888
    • MajorRear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both spring arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass96,153 miles (+10,737)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2026
    Odometer
    96,153 miles
    Test number
    474772800694
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass85,416 miles (+12,895)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2025
    Odometer
    85,416 miles
    Test number
    408288773805
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass72,521 miles (+14,877)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2024
    Odometer
    72,521 miles
    Test number
    988490580867
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass57,644 miles (+22,705)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    57,644 miles
    Test number
    294270973849
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass34,939 miles (+20,054)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    34,939 miles
    Test number
    452865175043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass14,885 miles (+775)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    14,885 miles
    Test number
    814711514109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass14,110 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    14,110 miles
    Test number
    655603806728
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Questions about S3 HWJ

Does S3 HWJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 HWJ is valid until 9 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 HWJ?
The MOT on S3 HWJ is valid until 9 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 HWJ done?
S3 HWJ was recorded at 104,088 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 14,039 miles a year.
Has S3 HWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 HWJ has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on S3 HWJ 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 HWJ find?
S3 HWJ passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both spring arms.

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