Volkswagen California
Black · Diesel · 2015 · 1,968 cc
S3 OWBMOT history
S3 OWB is a black diesel Volkswagen California first used on 4 Jun 2015. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 67,924 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 67,924 mi
- At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 13
- 9 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,989 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S3 OWB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- California
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2015
- First used
- 4 Jun 2015
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S3 OWB was last recorded at 67,924 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 67,906 miles · 26 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 18 miles
- Average per year
- 5,989 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 67,924 miles
- 2024 – 65,100 miles
- 2023 – 59,282 miles
- 2022 – 49,268 miles
- 2021 – 40,914 miles
- 2020 – 36,075 miles
- 2019 – 30,724 miles
- 2018 – 22,899 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))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.
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Full MOT history
13 tests since 22 May 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass67,924 miles (+18)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 67,924 miles
- Test number
- 699735059928
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail67,906 miles (+2,806)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,906 miles
- Test number
- 992322015922
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass65,100 miles (+5,818)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 65,100 miles
- Test number
- 292161353769
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,282 miles (+50)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 59,282 miles
- Test number
- 770611524694
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,232 miles (+9,964)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,232 miles
- Test number
- 506970562813
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass49,268 miles (+8,354)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 49,268 miles
- Test number
- 486406285339
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,914 miles (+4,839)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 40,914 miles
- Test number
- 144449744140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,075 miles (+72)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 36,075 miles
- Test number
- 106762866174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,003 miles (+5,279)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,003 miles
- Test number
- 458714872372
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass30,724 miles (+7,825)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 30,724 miles
- Test number
- 271664220114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,899 miles (+100)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 22,899 miles
- Test number
- 714849994700
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,799 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 22,799 miles
- Test number
- 744052835268
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test camera
Fail22,799 miles2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,799 miles
- Test number
- 586534741630
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test camera
Questions about S3 OWB
- Does S3 OWB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 OWB is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on S3 OWB?
- The MOT on S3 OWB is valid until 2 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 OWB done?
- S3 OWB was recorded at 67,924 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 5,989 miles a year.
- Has S3 OWB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S3 OWB has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on S3 OWB 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 OWB find?
- S3 OWB passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.
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