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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

S3 PNFMOT history

S3 PNF is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 14 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 85,857 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

S3 PNF black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Nov 2026
Mileage
85,857 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,171 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 PNF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 PNF was last recorded at 85,857 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 25 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,832 miles · 11 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
25 miles
Average per year
4,171 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 85,857 miles
  • 2024 – 79,723 miles
  • 2023 – 72,323 miles
  • 2022 – 65,792 miles
  • 2021 – 58,799 miles
  • 2020 – 51,854 miles
  • 2019 – 46,686 miles
  • 2018 – 44,141 miles
  • 2017 – 41,284 miles
  • 2016 – 38,776 miles
  • 2015 – 35,941 miles
  • 2014 – 32,698 miles
  • 2013 – 30,101 miles
  • 2012 – 27,325 miles
  • 2011 – 24,516 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,857 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AND WORN ON EDGES 195/65/R15 REPLACE ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play DROP LINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 28 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,857 miles (+25)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    85,857 miles
    Test number
    932301662154
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AND WORN ON EDGES 195/65/R15 REPLACE ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play DROP LINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail85,832 miles (+6,109)1 dangerous8 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,832 miles
    Test number
    350408454045
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROP LINK (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROP LINK (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AND WORN ON EDGES 195/65/R15 REPLACE ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play DROP LINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass79,723 miles (+7,400)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    79,723 miles
    Test number
    602542223042
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass72,323 miles (+6,531)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    72,323 miles
    Test number
    503786153462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass65,792 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    65,792 miles
    Test number
    133026671724
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail65,792 miles (+6,993)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,792 miles
    Test number
    465595940463
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass58,799 miles (+6,945)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    58,799 miles
    Test number
    812798689499
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass51,854 miles (+5,168)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    51,854 miles
    Test number
    379962590725
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass46,686 miles (+851)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    46,686 miles
    Test number
    589502870734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass45,835 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    45,835 miles
    Test number
    189289566932
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail45,835 miles (+1,694)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,835 miles
    Test number
    585868724850
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass44,141 miles (+2,857)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    44,141 miles
    Test number
    225075921526
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass41,284 miles (+2,508)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    41,284 miles
    Test number
    559952224395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,776 miles (+2,835)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    38,776 miles
    Test number
    461086033061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,941 miles (+23)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    35,941 miles
    Test number
    726365455090
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront brakes are worn
    • NoteSlight cracks in front suspension lower arm bushes

  16. Fail35,918 miles (+3,220)1 failure5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,918 miles
    Test number
    925244555054
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront brakes are worn
    • NoteO/s rear tyre is badly cracked in the tread strongly advise replacement
    • NoteSlight cracks in front suspension lower arm bushes

  17. Pass32,698 miles (+2,597)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    32,698 miles
    Test number
    129381044020
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking

  18. Pass30,101 miles (+2,776)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    30,101 miles
    Test number
    938296153099
    • NoteRear tyres cracking

  19. Pass27,325 miles (+2,809)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    27,325 miles
    Test number
    829801562058
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking in tread

  20. Pass24,516 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    24,516 miles
    Test number
    939199751041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 PNF

Does S3 PNF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 PNF is valid until 14 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S3 PNF?
The MOT on S3 PNF is valid until 14 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 PNF done?
S3 PNF was recorded at 85,857 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 4,171 miles a year.
Has S3 PNF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 PNF has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S3 PNF 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 PNF find?
S3 PNF passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 9 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 6 more.

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