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White · Petrol · 2009 · 1,598 cc

S3 VWXMOT history

S3 VWX is a white petrol MINI first used on 8 Jul 2009. Its MOT expired on 2 Sept 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 100,578 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2025.

S3 VWX white MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Sept 2026
Mileage
100,578 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,682 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 VWX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
8 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 VWX was last recorded at 100,578 miles on 3 Sept 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,578 miles · 2 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,682 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 100,578 miles
  • 2024 – 94,281 miles
  • 2023 – 93,636 miles
  • 2022 – 87,132 miles
  • 2021 – 82,416 miles
  • 2020 – 78,535 miles
  • 2019 – 73,607 miles
  • 2018 – 69,007 miles
  • 2017 – 62,971 miles
  • 2016 – 54,161 miles
  • 2015 – 47,113 miles
  • 2014 – 38,655 miles
  • 2013 – 30,971 miles
  • 2012 – 25,846 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,578 miles
  • AdvisoryClutch pedal highRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking on treads (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBoth rear top suspension arms corrodedRecorded 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.

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 9 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,578 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    100,578 miles
    Test number
    373135584883
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal high
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking on treads (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear top suspension arms corroded

  2. Fail100,578 miles (+6,297)4 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,578 miles
    Test number
    330641100187
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal high
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking on treads (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear top suspension arms corroded

  3. Pass94,281 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    94,281 miles
    Test number
    879986209129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail94,270 miles (+634)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,270 miles
    Test number
    580082012347
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass93,636 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    93,636 miles
    Test number
    701143795612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail93,636 miles (+4,520)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,636 miles
    Test number
    698942873082
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass89,116 miles (+1,984)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    89,116 miles
    Test number
    833049791152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass87,132 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    87,132 miles
    Test number
    305630206713
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Fail87,132 miles (+4,716)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,132 miles
    Test number
    545410242898
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Pass82,416 miles (+3,881)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    82,416 miles
    Test number
    691559621154
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension components corroded

  11. Pass78,535 miles (+4,928)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    78,535 miles
    Test number
    249310961717
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  12. Pass73,607 miles (+4,600)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    73,607 miles
    Test number
    318478664971
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass69,007 miles (+6,036)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    69,007 miles
    Test number
    262660725150
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  14. Pass62,971 miles (+8,810)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    62,971 miles
    Test number
    858353653141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,161 miles (+7,048)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    54,161 miles
    Test number
    800734766050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,113 miles (+8,458)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    47,113 miles
    Test number
    948737385176
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass38,655 miles (+7,684)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    38,655 miles
    Test number
    876610694179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,971 miles (+5,125)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    30,971 miles
    Test number
    697325983118
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass25,846 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    25,846 miles
    Test number
    335001492142
    • NoteBoth front tyres begining to wear on outer edges

Questions about S3 VWX

Does S3 VWX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S3 VWX expired on 2 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S3 VWX?
The MOT on S3 VWX expired on 2 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S3 VWX done?
S3 VWX was recorded at 100,578 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2025, an average of 5,682 miles a year.
Has S3 VWX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 VWX has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on S3 VWX 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 VWX find?
S3 VWX passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2025 with 10 advisories: clutch pedal high; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 7 more.

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