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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

S4 JNLMOT history

S4 JNL is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 171,834 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

S4 JNL black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2026
Mileage
171,834 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,862 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S4 JNL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
19 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S4 JNL was last recorded at 171,834 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 4,279 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,555 miles · 25 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,279 miles
Average per year
7,862 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 171,834 miles
  • 2024 – 167,555 miles
  • 2023 – 164,297 miles
  • 2022 – 160,539 miles
  • 2021 – 154,219 miles
  • 2020 – 146,566 miles
  • 2019 – 141,203 miles
  • 2018 – 133,017 miles
  • 2017 – 125,944 miles
  • 2016 – 117,488 miles
  • 2015 – 108,967 miles
  • 2014 – 101,033 miles
  • 2013 – 92,111 miles
  • 2012 – 83,370 miles
  • 2011 – 70,348 miles
  • 2010 – 58,214 miles
  • 2009 – 49,127 miles
  • 2008 – 40,514 miles
  • 2007 – 29,093 miles
  • 2006 – 20,990 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,834 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,834 miles (+4,279)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    171,834 miles
    Test number
    139404010075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass167,555 miles (+3,258)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    167,555 miles
    Test number
    682664208228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass164,297 miles (+3,758)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    164,297 miles
    Test number
    505643462630
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass160,539 miles (+6,320)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    160,539 miles
    Test number
    518307661588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass154,219 miles (+7,653)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    154,219 miles
    Test number
    247322743068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass146,566 miles (+5,363)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    146,566 miles
    Test number
    320039464737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass141,203 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    141,203 miles
    Test number
    531442633940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail141,203 miles (+8,186)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,203 miles
    Test number
    213444979140
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass133,017 miles (+7,073)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    133,017 miles
    Test number
    831248007218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass125,944 miles (+8,456)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    125,944 miles
    Test number
    687583703852
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  11. Pass117,488 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    117,488 miles
    Test number
    660463905548
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Fail117,488 miles (+8,521)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,488 miles
    Test number
    867439640733
    • Repaired at testNearside Front suspension has an insecurely locked unit in the upper support bearing assembly top monting (2.5.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass108,967 miles (+7,934)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    108,967 miles
    Test number
    758184993761
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also 'balding' on outer edge - 195/65 R15 91V (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mount bracket broken

  14. Pass101,033 miles (+8,922)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    101,033 miles
    Test number
    619265504314
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)

  15. Pass92,111 miles (+8,741)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    92,111 miles
    Test number
    475085703461
    • Note.............. Thanx 4visiting us .........
    • NoteN/s rear tyre has a nail on the edge
    • NoteO/s rear tyre deteriorating & has a tear

  16. Pass83,370 miles (+13,022)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    83,370 miles
    Test number
    999096192202
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass70,348 miles (+12,134)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    70,348 miles
    Test number
    546032891260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass58,214 miles (+9,087)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    58,214 miles
    Test number
    120213390289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,127 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    49,127 miles
    Test number
    174287399253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail49,119 miles (+8,605)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,119 miles
    Test number
    662287899232
    • FailureFront registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
    • FailureRear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

  21. Pass40,514 miles (+11,421)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    40,514 miles
    Test number
    144845788243
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass29,093 miles (+27)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    29,093 miles
    Test number
    380526437404
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBrake pedal spongy

  23. Fail29,066 miles (+8,076)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,066 miles
    Test number
    340105837243
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBrake pedal spongy

  24. Pass20,990 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    20,990 miles
    Test number
    754724636240
    • NoteNearside rear seatbelt not fully tested -child seat fitted

Questions about S4 JNL

Does S4 JNL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S4 JNL is valid until 31 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on S4 JNL?
The MOT on S4 JNL is valid until 31 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S4 JNL done?
S4 JNL was recorded at 171,834 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 7,862 miles a year.
Has S4 JNL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S4 JNL has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on S4 JNL 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 JNL find?
S4 JNL passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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