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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

S3 LJHMOT history

S3 LJH is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 24 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 12 MOT tests, with 139,334 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

S3 LJH blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Feb 2027
Mileage
139,334 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
12
12 passed · 0 failed
Per year
9,240 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 LJH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 LJH was last recorded at 139,334 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 10,552 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
128,782 miles · 17 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
10,552 miles
Average per year
9,240 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,334 miles
  • 2025 – 128,782 miles
  • 2024 – 119,550 miles
  • 2023 – 107,287 miles
  • 2022 – 100,095 miles
  • 2021 – 90,857 miles
  • 2020 – 83,617 miles
  • 2019 – 74,522 miles
  • 2018 – 64,770 miles
  • 2017 – 55,580 miles
  • 2016 – 46,522 miles
  • 2015 – 37,911 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,334 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

12 tests since 6 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,334 miles (+10,552)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    139,334 miles
    Test number
    444464867546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass128,782 miles (+9,232)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    128,782 miles
    Test number
    614659326578
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass119,550 miles (+12,263)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    119,550 miles
    Test number
    222104543638
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass107,287 miles (+7,192)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    107,287 miles
    Test number
    793800986507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass100,095 miles (+9,238)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    100,095 miles
    Test number
    107565091651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass90,857 miles (+7,240)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    90,857 miles
    Test number
    578274758517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass83,617 miles (+9,095)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    83,617 miles
    Test number
    873121959173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass74,522 miles (+9,752)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    74,522 miles
    Test number
    532805433784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass64,770 miles (+9,190)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    64,770 miles
    Test number
    310317476156
    • AdvisoryBoth rear road springs corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside rear shock absorber is leaking
  10. Pass55,580 miles (+9,058)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    55,580 miles
    Test number
    458585296226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass46,522 miles (+8,611)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    46,522 miles
    Test number
    152042550992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass37,911 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    37,911 miles
    Test number
    577705165081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S3 LJH

Does S3 LJH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 LJH is valid until 24 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 LJH?
The MOT on S3 LJH is valid until 24 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 LJH done?
S3 LJH was recorded at 139,334 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 9,240 miles a year.
Has S3 LJH ever failed its MOT?
No. S3 LJH has passed all 12 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on S3 LJH 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 LJH find?
S3 LJH passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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