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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2015 · 1,395 cc

S3 XELMOT history

S3 XEL is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Sept 2015. Its MOT is valid until 9 May 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 97,777 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

S3 XEL grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 May 2027
Mileage
97,777 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,195 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 XEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,395 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
21 Sept 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 May 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 XEL was last recorded at 97,777 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 168 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,609 miles · 17 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
168 miles
Average per year
9,195 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,777 miles
  • 2025 – 83,739 miles
  • 2024 – 70,508 miles
  • 2023 – 67,594 miles
  • 2022 – 55,337 miles
  • 2021 – 49,838 miles
  • 2020 – 44,492 miles
  • 2019 – 36,879 miles
  • 2018 – 27,790 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,777 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 12 Sept 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,777 miles (+168)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2027
    Odometer
    97,777 miles
    Test number
    700642148145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Fail97,609 miles (+13,870)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,609 miles
    Test number
    486040919643
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass83,739 miles (+13,231)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2026
    Odometer
    83,739 miles
    Test number
    776042456294
    • MinorOffside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass70,508 miles (+2,914)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2025
    Odometer
    70,508 miles
    Test number
    560222511532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass67,594 miles (+12,257)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    67,594 miles
    Test number
    269193600240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass55,337 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    55,337 miles
    Test number
    960658709998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail55,337 miles (+5,499)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,337 miles
    Test number
    911743130784
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass49,838 miles (+5,346)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    49,838 miles
    Test number
    858822879689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass44,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    44,492 miles
    Test number
    817883790274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail44,492 miles (+7,613)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,492 miles
    Test number
    446897119407
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass36,879 miles (+9,089)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    36,879 miles
    Test number
    695598257295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass27,790 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    27,790 miles
    Test number
    963000217086
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn low/ bald on inner edges
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Questions about S3 XEL

Does S3 XEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 XEL is valid until 9 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 XEL?
The MOT on S3 XEL is valid until 9 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 XEL done?
S3 XEL was recorded at 97,777 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 9,195 miles a year.
Has S3 XEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 XEL has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on S3 XEL 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 XEL find?
S3 XEL passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; offside front brake disc worn, but not excessively.

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