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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

S4 NJBMOT history

S4 NJB is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 6 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 159,892 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

S4 NJB black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Dec 2026
Mileage
159,892 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,597 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S4 NJB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
11 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S4 NJB was last recorded at 159,892 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 1,209 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,683 miles · 28 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,209 miles
Average per year
6,597 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 159,892 miles
  • 2024 – 158,683 miles
  • 2023 – 157,833 miles
  • 2022 – 155,450 miles
  • 2021 – 151,849 miles
  • 2020 – 149,061 miles
  • 2019 – 146,478 miles
  • 2018 – 139,702 miles
  • 2017 – 135,379 miles
  • 2016 – 132,105 miles
  • 2015 – 124,760 miles
  • 2014 – 112,364 miles
  • 2013 – 101,364 miles
  • 2012 – 89,816 miles
  • 2011 – 80,268 miles
  • 2010 – 71,739 miles
  • 2009 – 62,954 miles
  • 2008 – 54,289 miles
  • 2007 – 44,179 miles
  • 2006 – 34,076 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,892 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriating/cracks (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

32 tests since 9 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,892 miles (+1,209)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    159,892 miles
    Test number
    572208509749
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriating/cracks (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass158,683 miles (+7)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    158,683 miles
    Test number
    383390095730
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail158,676 miles (+843)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,676 miles
    Test number
    889471017799
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Pass157,833 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    157,833 miles
    Test number
    330767353175
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake peda slightley spongy

  5. Fail157,827 miles (+2,377)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,827 miles
    Test number
    448444203304
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass155,450 miles (+15)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    155,450 miles
    Test number
    357528339623
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (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 Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just met requirements
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake pedal has minimal reserved travel advice investigation

  7. Fail155,435 miles (+3,586)4 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,435 miles
    Test number
    841659847907
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded After flexi hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded After flexi hose to brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (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 Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass151,849 miles (+28)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    151,849 miles
    Test number
    934226314211
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail151,821 miles (+2,760)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,821 miles
    Test number
    171298086976
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass149,061 miles (+2,583)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    149,061 miles
    Test number
    945070471791
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside handbrake efficiency

  11. Pass146,478 miles (+6,776)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    146,478 miles
    Test number
    416214842934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass139,702 miles (+4,323)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    139,702 miles
    Test number
    660136631956
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  13. Pass135,379 miles (+3,274)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    135,379 miles
    Test number
    181562678413
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass132,105 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    132,105 miles
    Test number
    487100132587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail132,105 miles (+7,345)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,105 miles
    Test number
    451702959158
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass124,760 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    124,760 miles
    Test number
    798919721177
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront wipers poor
    • AdvisoryLed out in high level

  17. Fail124,760 miles (+12,396)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,760 miles
    Test number
    344654803551
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront wipers poor
    • AdvisoryLed out in high level

  18. Pass112,364 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    112,364 miles
    Test number
    688994924315
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail112,364 miles (+11,000)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,364 miles
    Test number
    908844224311
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass101,364 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    101,364 miles
    Test number
    269672123332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail101,364 miles (+11,548)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,364 miles
    Test number
    916372123387
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear exhaust section condition

  22. Pass89,816 miles (+9,548)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    89,816 miles
    Test number
    549181312350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass80,268 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    80,268 miles
    Test number
    246528811360
    • NoteJudder on takeup of power

  24. Fail80,268 miles (+8,529)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,268 miles
    Test number
    355995311315
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteAlternator belt slipping
    • NoteJudder on takeup of power

  25. Pass71,739 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    71,739 miles
    Test number
    190736010315
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  26. Fail71,739 miles (+8,785)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,739 miles
    Test number
    943456910304
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  27. Pass62,954 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    62,954 miles
    Test number
    370588009383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail62,954 miles (+8,665)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,954 miles
    Test number
    412068809428
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass54,289 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    54,289 miles
    Test number
    600592718352
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront no plate is distorted

  30. Fail54,289 miles (+10,110)1 repaired5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,289 miles
    Test number
    910632618361
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront no plate is distorted

  31. Pass44,179 miles (+10,103)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    44,179 miles
    Test number
    711130717338
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAntifreeze low
    • NoteBullet hole in n/s/f head lamp glass

  32. Pass34,076 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    34,076 miles
    Test number
    352053716363
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S4 NJB

Does S4 NJB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S4 NJB is valid until 6 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S4 NJB?
The MOT on S4 NJB is valid until 6 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S4 NJB done?
S4 NJB was recorded at 159,892 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 6,597 miles a year.
Has S4 NJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S4 NJB has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on S4 NJB 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 NJB find?
S4 NJB passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriating/cracks, and 1 more.

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