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Volkswagen Golf

White · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

S4 TAGMOT history

S4 TAG is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Jun 2013. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 87,494 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

S4 TAG white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
87,494 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,900 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S4 TAG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
21 Jun 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S4 TAG was last recorded at 87,494 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,494 miles · 20 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,900 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,494 miles
  • 2025 – 81,720 miles
  • 2024 – 75,333 miles
  • 2023 – 70,742 miles
  • 2022 – 66,603 miles
  • 2021 – 62,244 miles
  • 2020 – 59,198 miles
  • 2019 – 55,026 miles
  • 2018 – 50,661 miles
  • 2017 – 44,822 miles
  • 2016 – 37,443 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,494 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 3 Jun 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,494 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    87,494 miles
    Test number
    409956731761
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail87,494 miles (+5,774)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,494 miles
    Test number
    754706450547
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass81,720 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    81,720 miles
    Test number
    265802161623
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail81,719 miles (+6,386)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,719 miles
    Test number
    303781673639
    • MajorRear Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened Snapped at OSR (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass75,333 miles (+4,591)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    75,333 miles
    Test number
    268571899472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass70,742 miles (+4,139)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    70,742 miles
    Test number
    475640336781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass66,603 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    66,603 miles
    Test number
    813849933749
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail66,603 miles (+4,359)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,603 miles
    Test number
    529686033215
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass62,244 miles (+3,046)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    62,244 miles
    Test number
    953520121220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass59,198 miles (+4,172)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    59,198 miles
    Test number
    160544384261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass55,026 miles (+4,365)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    55,026 miles
    Test number
    804260586056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass50,661 miles (+5,839)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    50,661 miles
    Test number
    980161532786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,822 miles (+7,379)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    44,822 miles
    Test number
    689414392240
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  14. Pass37,443 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    37,443 miles
    Test number
    672616004321
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about S4 TAG

Does S4 TAG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S4 TAG is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S4 TAG?
The MOT on S4 TAG is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S4 TAG done?
S4 TAG was recorded at 87,494 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 4,900 miles a year.
Has S4 TAG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S4 TAG has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on S4 TAG 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 TAG find?
S4 TAG passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 6 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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