Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc
S3 MHTMOT history
S3 MHT is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 183,751 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 183,751 mi
- At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 16
- 11 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 11,349 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S3 MHT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 24 Oct 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S3 MHT was last recorded at 183,751 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 183,751 miles · 9 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 11,349 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 183,751 miles
- 2024 – 170,729 miles
- 2023 – 156,411 miles
- 2022 – 142,423 miles
- 2021 – 126,851 miles
- 2020 – 118,281 miles
- 2019 – 110,920 miles
- 2018 – 104,257 miles
- 2017 – 101,917 miles
- 2016 – 87,094 miles
- 2015 – 68,659 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass183,751 miles
- MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f and n/s/f scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded o/s/r and n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH LAMB CHOPS PERISHED SLIGHT PLAY
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3MM
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
16 tests since 20 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass183,751 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 183,751 miles
- Test number
- 651049257038
- MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f and n/s/f scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded o/s/r and n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail183,751 miles (+13,022)4 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 183,751 miles
- Test number
- 131822701018
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f and n/s/f scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded o/s/r and n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass170,729 miles (+14,318)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 170,729 miles
- Test number
- 814328686703
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn low in and outside edge's (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and both lipped/worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryEngine and underbody covers fitted
Pass156,411 miles (+13,988)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 156,411 miles
- Test number
- 916499019918
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryEngine cover and undertrays fitted
Pass142,423 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 142,423 miles
- Test number
- 401321468050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail142,421 miles (+15,570)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,421 miles
- Test number
- 629614643052
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure centre exhaust clamp missing/ corroded off (6.1.2 (a))
Pass126,851 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 126,851 miles
- Test number
- 702395962250
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH LAMB CHOPS PERISHED SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail126,851 miles (+8,570)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,851 miles
- Test number
- 143942609059
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH LAMB CHOPS PERISHED SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass118,281 miles (+7,361)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 118,281 miles
- Test number
- 342129625981
- 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))
Pass110,920 miles (+6,663)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 110,920 miles
- Test number
- 166524403755
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,257 miles (+2,340)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 104,257 miles
- Test number
- 100289928500
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass101,917 miles (+14,823)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 101,917 miles
- Test number
- 226112092399
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,094 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 87,094 miles
- Test number
- 314434188743
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,092 miles (+18,433)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,092 miles
- Test number
- 317260872763
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass68,659 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 68,659 miles
- Test number
- 181343083070
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail68,659 miles2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,659 miles
- Test number
- 912971520969
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about S3 MHT
- Does S3 MHT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 MHT is valid until 13 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on S3 MHT?
- The MOT on S3 MHT is valid until 13 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S3 MHT done?
- S3 MHT was recorded at 183,751 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 11,349 miles a year.
- Has S3 MHT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S3 MHT has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on S3 MHT 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 MHT find?
- S3 MHT passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front upper windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped in zone a; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f and n/s/f scored; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.
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