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Tesla Model S

Black · Electric · 2014

S3 VHAMOT history

S3 VHA is a black electric Tesla Model S first used on 19 Nov 2014. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 168,512 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jul 2027
Mileage
168,512 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
13,053 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 VHA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Tesla
Model
Model S
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Electric
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
19 Nov 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 VHA was last recorded at 168,512 miles on 18 Jul 2026, 25 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,487 miles · 16 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
25 miles
Average per year
13,053 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,512 miles
  • 2025 – 159,071 miles
  • 2024 – 149,098 miles
  • 2023 – 135,513 miles
  • 2022 – 122,324 miles
  • 2021 – 105,354 miles
  • 2020 – 98,223 miles
  • 2019 – 83,835 miles
  • 2018 – 64,086 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,512 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel weld repair
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

11 tests since 18 Jul 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,512 miles (+25)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    168,512 miles
    Test number
    635864580162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel weld repair
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail168,487 miles (+9,416)2 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,487 miles
    Test number
    122652041124
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect old weld cracked (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass159,071 miles (+342)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    159,071 miles
    Test number
    375394515462
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail158,729 miles (+9,631)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,729 miles
    Test number
    252714122268
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass149,098 miles (+13,585)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    149,098 miles
    Test number
    426272080238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass135,513 miles (+13,189)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    135,513 miles
    Test number
    712089471742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass122,324 miles (+16,970)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    122,324 miles
    Test number
    274330359231
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryCovers + Shields Fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly Cracking/Perishing + Slightly Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass105,354 miles (+7,131)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    105,354 miles
    Test number
    515982591229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass98,223 miles (+14,388)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    98,223 miles
    Test number
    286884056647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass83,835 miles (+19,749)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    83,835 miles
    Test number
    784332006436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass64,086 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    64,086 miles
    Test number
    510172578721
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

Questions about S3 VHA

Does S3 VHA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 VHA is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 VHA?
The MOT on S3 VHA is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 VHA done?
S3 VHA was recorded at 168,512 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2026, an average of 13,053 miles a year.
Has S3 VHA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 VHA has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S3 VHA 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 VHA find?
S3 VHA passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front road wheel slightly distorted; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre slightly damaged, and 2 more.

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