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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,984 cc

S3 VCXMOT history

S3 VCX is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Jun 2007. Its MOT is valid until 21 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 116,329 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2026.

S3 VCX black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Aug 2027
Mileage
116,329 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,810 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 VCX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
8 Jun 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 VCX was last recorded at 116,329 miles on 8 Aug 2026, 3,606 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,723 miles · 22 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,606 miles
Average per year
5,810 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,329 miles
  • 2025 – 112,723 miles
  • 2024 – 107,215 miles
  • 2023 – 92,724 miles
  • 2022 – 80,589 miles
  • 2021 – 73,087 miles
  • 2020 – 71,430 miles
  • 2019 – 69,673 miles
  • 2018 – 65,802 miles
  • 2017 – 62,259 miles
  • 2016 – 60,245 miles
  • 2015 – 50,316 miles
  • 2014 – 45,352 miles
  • 2013 – 40,312 miles
  • 2012 – 34,355 miles
  • 2011 – 28,574 miles
  • 2010 – 22,298 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,329 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))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.

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 2 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,329 miles (+3,606)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    116,329 miles
    Test number
    458047840808
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass112,723 miles (+5,508)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    112,723 miles
    Test number
    174291147389
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass107,215 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    107,215 miles
    Test number
    553541480780
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail107,215 miles (+14,491)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,215 miles
    Test number
    133808255551
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass92,724 miles (+245)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    92,724 miles
    Test number
    628422716376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail92,479 miles (+11,890)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,479 miles
    Test number
    237280937483
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split on edges. (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear trailing arm bush starting to deteriorate.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine/transmission areas. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

  7. Pass80,589 miles (+7,502)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    80,589 miles
    Test number
    929227546426
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass73,087 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    73,087 miles
    Test number
    976904547432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail73,087 miles (+1,657)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,087 miles
    Test number
    749632606241
    • MajorBrake drum back plate insecure missing (1.1.14 (d))

  10. Pass71,430 miles (+1,757)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    71,430 miles
    Test number
    843595562489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass69,673 miles (+3,871)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    69,673 miles
    Test number
    968846134049
    • AdvisoryO/s rear tyre low close to 1.6m

  12. Pass65,802 miles (+3,543)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    65,802 miles
    Test number
    315081962674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,259 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    62,259 miles
    Test number
    855516430098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail62,259 miles (+2,014)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,259 miles
    Test number
    549115482423
    • FailureFront Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions O/S & N/S (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass60,245 miles (+69)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    60,245 miles
    Test number
    694063555906
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail60,176 miles (+9,860)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,176 miles
    Test number
    928505236178
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass50,316 miles (+4,964)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    50,316 miles
    Test number
    569681245165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,352 miles (+5,040)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    45,352 miles
    Test number
    236664954458
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn to just under 3mm

  19. Pass40,312 miles (+5,957)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    40,312 miles
    Test number
    487235753185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,355 miles (+5,781)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    34,355 miles
    Test number
    279668052478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,574 miles (+6,276)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    28,574 miles
    Test number
    258932651465
    • 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)

  22. Pass22,298 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    22,298 miles
    Test number
    972013550138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 VCX

Does S3 VCX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 VCX is valid until 21 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 VCX?
The MOT on S3 VCX is valid until 21 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 VCX done?
S3 VCX was recorded at 116,329 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2026, an average of 5,810 miles a year.
Has S3 VCX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 VCX has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on S3 VCX 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 VCX find?
S3 VCX passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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