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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

S3 REXMOT history

S3 REX is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 24 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 100,251 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

S3 REX silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Aug 2027
Mileage
100,251 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,550 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 REX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 REX was last recorded at 100,251 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,249 miles · 18 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
3,550 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,251 miles
  • 2025 – 89,923 miles
  • 2024 – 80,423 miles
  • 2023 – 73,777 miles
  • 2022 – 71,662 miles
  • 2021 – 68,793 miles
  • 2020 – 67,993 miles
  • 2019 – 67,245 miles
  • 2018 – 64,898 miles
  • 2017 – 61,825 miles
  • 2016 – 60,482 miles
  • 2015 – 58,362 miles
  • 2014 – 56,967 miles
  • 2013 – 54,214 miles
  • 2012 – 51,514 miles
  • 2011 – 48,940 miles
  • 2010 – 47,338 miles
  • 2009 – 43,396 miles
  • 2008 – 37,426 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,251 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 8 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,251 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    100,251 miles
    Test number
    958353962345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail100,249 miles (+10,326)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,249 miles
    Test number
    317054418605
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (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))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryEpc light on.
  3. Pass89,923 miles (+9,500)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    89,923 miles
    Test number
    589600927712
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Pass80,423 miles (+6,646)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    80,423 miles
    Test number
    596698113921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass73,777 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    73,777 miles
    Test number
    122580383103
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Fail73,777 miles (+2,115)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,777 miles
    Test number
    238393608679
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass71,662 miles (+2,869)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    71,662 miles
    Test number
    859528507953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass68,793 miles (+800)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    68,793 miles
    Test number
    167434325478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass67,993 miles (+748)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    67,993 miles
    Test number
    882162443501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass67,245 miles (+2,347)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    67,245 miles
    Test number
    843853489741
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  11. Pass64,898 miles (+3,073)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    64,898 miles
    Test number
    142735488710
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  12. Pass61,825 miles (+1,343)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    61,825 miles
    Test number
    256840436149
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear side wall cracking
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  13. Pass60,482 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    60,482 miles
    Test number
    910662353771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail60,482 miles (+2,120)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,482 miles
    Test number
    556405685457
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  15. Pass58,362 miles (+1,395)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    58,362 miles
    Test number
    116656025220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,967 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    56,967 miles
    Test number
    985631024240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail56,964 miles (+2,750)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,964 miles
    Test number
    578130824200
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  18. Pass54,214 miles (+2,700)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    54,214 miles
    Test number
    117154423288
    • 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)
  19. Pass51,514 miles (+2,574)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    51,514 miles
    Test number
    156626632254
    • NoteChild seat in nsr position not allowing inspection of belt
    • NoteNsr tyre cracked on the outer wall due to age. none yet to cord
  20. Pass48,940 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    48,940 miles
    Test number
    256248841215
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  21. Fail48,940 miles (+1,602)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,940 miles
    Test number
    368305941452
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  22. Pass47,338 miles (+3,942)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    47,338 miles
    Test number
    750146240238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass43,396 miles (+5,970)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    43,396 miles
    Test number
    311248659209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass37,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    37,426 miles
    Test number
    203903348389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 REX

Does S3 REX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 REX is valid until 24 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 REX?
The MOT on S3 REX is valid until 24 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 REX done?
S3 REX was recorded at 100,251 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 3,550 miles a year.
Has S3 REX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 REX has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on S3 REX 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 REX find?
S3 REX passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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