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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

S4 EDSMOT history

S4 EDS is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 206,861 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

S4 EDS grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
206,861 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
14,012 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S4 EDS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
1 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S4 EDS was last recorded at 206,861 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 5,969 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
200,892 miles · 6 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,969 miles
Average per year
14,012 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 206,861 miles
  • 2024 – 200,892 miles
  • 2023 – 192,488 miles
  • 2022 – 180,990 miles
  • 2021 – 146,414 miles
  • 2020 – 135,151 miles
  • 2019 – 127,370 miles
  • 2018 – 124,019 miles
  • 2017 – 118,306 miles
  • 2016 – 70,822 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass206,861 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

11 tests since 22 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass206,861 miles (+5,969)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    206,861 miles
    Test number
    860270785593
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass200,892 miles (+8,404)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    200,892 miles
    Test number
    697687040746
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  3. Pass192,488 miles (+11,498)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    192,488 miles
    Test number
    836420064483
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass180,990 miles (+34,576)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    180,990 miles
    Test number
    826559532722
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass146,414 miles (+11,263)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    146,414 miles
    Test number
    806439705446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass135,151 miles (+7,781)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    135,151 miles
    Test number
    555410005283
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass127,370 miles (+3,351)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    127,370 miles
    Test number
    816603850801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass124,019 miles (+5,713)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    124,019 miles
    Test number
    645176772041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass118,306 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    118,306 miles
    Test number
    574291425610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail118,306 miles (+47,484)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,306 miles
    Test number
    689216624839
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  11. Pass70,822 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    70,822 miles
    Test number
    833385830049
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres have slight flat spots on inner edges

Questions about S4 EDS

Does S4 EDS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S4 EDS is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S4 EDS?
The MOT on S4 EDS is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S4 EDS done?
S4 EDS was recorded at 206,861 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 14,012 miles a year.
Has S4 EDS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S4 EDS has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2017.
Has the mileage on S4 EDS 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 S4 EDS find?
S4 EDS passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; gearbox mounting defective, and 4 more.

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