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Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,868 cc

S4 GEMMOT history

S4 GEM is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Nov 2013. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 123,177 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

S4 GEM black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
123,177 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
10,709 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S4 GEM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,868 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
21 Nov 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S4 GEM was last recorded at 123,177 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 9,328 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
113,849 miles · 29 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
9,328 miles
Average per year
10,709 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,177 miles
  • 2025 – 113,849 miles
  • 2024 – 105,169 miles
  • 2023 – 96,932 miles
  • 2022 – 88,709 miles
  • 2021 – 69,646 miles
  • 2020 – 60,316 miles
  • 2019 – 49,869 miles
  • 2018 – 36,494 miles
  • 2017 – 19,620 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,177 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner 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.

  • Engine covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

12 tests since 27 Jan 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,177 miles (+9,328)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    123,177 miles
    Test number
    707209633146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass113,849 miles (+8,680)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    113,849 miles
    Test number
    165459433116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass105,169 miles (+8,237)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    105,169 miles
    Test number
    291256420982
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  4. Pass96,932 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    96,932 miles
    Test number
    986923934241
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  5. Fail96,932 miles (+8,223)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,932 miles
    Test number
    525344231043
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  6. Pass88,709 miles (+7,826)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    88,709 miles
    Test number
    222066534901
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

  7. Pass80,883 miles (+11,237)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    80,883 miles
    Test number
    335025185970
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass69,646 miles (+9,330)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    69,646 miles
    Test number
    258995491468
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass60,316 miles (+10,447)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    60,316 miles
    Test number
    848159711114
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded o/s/f and the n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass49,869 miles (+13,375)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    49,869 miles
    Test number
    460565802637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass36,494 miles (+16,874)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    36,494 miles
    Test number
    802346225705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass19,620 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    19,620 miles
    Test number
    426201448081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S4 GEM

Does S4 GEM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S4 GEM is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S4 GEM?
The MOT on S4 GEM is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S4 GEM done?
S4 GEM was recorded at 123,177 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 10,709 miles a year.
Has S4 GEM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S4 GEM has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on S4 GEM 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 GEM find?
S4 GEM passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front nail in tyre; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge, and 1 more.

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