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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 2,000 cc

S3 PJAMOT history

S3 PJA is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Feb 2014. Its MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026 and it has passed 4 of 7 MOT tests, with 81,364 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2025.

S3 PJA black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Aug 2026
Mileage
81,364 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2025
MOT tests
7
4 passed · 3 failed
Per year
257 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 PJA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
17 Feb 2014
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 PJA was last recorded at 81,364 miles on 15 Aug 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 May 2020: 74,362 miles, lower than 79,720 miles on 27 Mar 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
81,364 miles · 12 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
257 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 81,364 miles
  • 2021 – 75,419 miles
  • 2020 – 74,362 miles
  • 2019 – 79,720 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,364 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge 225-40-18 (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

7 tests since 16 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,364 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    81,364 miles
    Test number
    344011249288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge 225-40-18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail81,364 miles (+5,945)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,364 miles
    Test number
    518024472564
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225-40-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge 225-40-18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass75,419 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    75,419 miles
    Test number
    803589718577
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail75,419 miles (+1,057)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,419 miles
    Test number
    174503799915
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass74,362 miles (-5,358)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2021
    Odometer
    74,362 miles
    Test number
    767963146269
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass79,720 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    79,720 miles
    Test number
    401546624943
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  7. Fail79,712 miles3 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,712 miles
    Test number
    769926469796
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wires exposed (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wires exposed (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

Questions about S3 PJA

Does S3 PJA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S3 PJA expired on 14 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S3 PJA?
The MOT on S3 PJA expired on 14 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S3 PJA done?
S3 PJA was recorded at 81,364 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2025, an average of 257 miles a year.
Has S3 PJA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 PJA has failed 3 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on S3 PJA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 May 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S3 PJA find?
S3 PJA passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 225-40-18; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, and 2 more.

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