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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,598 cc

88 SAXMOT history

88 SAX is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Dec 2010. Its MOT is valid until 19 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 134,016 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

88 SAX black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Apr 2027
Mileage
134,016 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,111 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
88 SAX
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
3 Dec 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

88 SAX was last recorded at 134,016 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 7,912 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,104 miles · 14 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
7,912 miles
Average per year
8,111 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,016 miles
  • 2025 – 126,104 miles
  • 2024 – 111,982 miles
  • 2023 – 100,103 miles
  • 2021 – 98,048 miles
  • 2020 – 78,866 miles
  • 2019 – 74,540 miles
  • 2018 – 65,572 miles
  • 2017 – 54,741 miles
  • 2016 – 49,054 miles
  • 2015 – 43,973 miles
  • 2014 – 38,528 miles
  • 2013 – 32,195 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,016 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 30 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,016 miles (+7,912)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    134,016 miles
    Test number
    875820354079
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass126,104 miles (+14,122)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    126,104 miles
    Test number
    728645390509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass111,982 miles (+11,879)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    111,982 miles
    Test number
    669423877619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass100,103 miles (+2,055)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    100,103 miles
    Test number
    533927343414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass98,048 miles (+513)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    98,048 miles
    Test number
    515451007503
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail97,535 miles (+18,669)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,535 miles
    Test number
    286635958194
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Pass78,866 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    78,866 miles
    Test number
    380189223141
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail78,866 miles (+4,326)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,866 miles
    Test number
    701667074284
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass74,540 miles (+8,968)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    74,540 miles
    Test number
    554234751877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass65,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    65,572 miles
    Test number
    123845375660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail65,572 miles (+10,831)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,572 miles
    Test number
    416456559177
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  12. Pass54,741 miles (+5,687)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    54,741 miles
    Test number
    308208617748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass49,054 miles (+5,081)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    49,054 miles
    Test number
    114691673677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,973 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    43,973 miles
    Test number
    872308856481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail43,973 miles (+5,445)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,973 miles
    Test number
    245712810888
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass38,528 miles (+6,333)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    38,528 miles
    Test number
    105366174258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass32,195 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    32,195 miles
    Test number
    317163473250
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracked and perished on tread
    • NoteRear wiper torn
    • NoteSlight scoring to windscreen

Questions about 88 SAX

What vehicle is registration 88 SAX currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 88 SAX on a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Dec 2010. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 88 SAX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 88 SAX is valid until 19 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on 88 SAX?
The MOT on 88 SAX is valid until 19 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 88 SAX done?
88 SAX was recorded at 134,016 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 8,111 miles a year.
Has 88 SAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 88 SAX has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on 88 SAX 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 88 SAX find?
88 SAX passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect, and 2 more.

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