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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2016 · 1,968 cc

88 SBJMOT history

88 SBJ is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Oct 2016. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 98,511 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

88 SBJ grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
98,511 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,762 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
88 SBJ
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
7 Oct 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

88 SBJ was last recorded at 98,511 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 4,713 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
93,798 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,713 miles
Average per year
7,762 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,511 miles
  • 2025 – 93,798 miles
  • 2024 – 89,927 miles
  • 2023 – 82,591 miles
  • 2022 – 75,634 miles
  • 2021 – 67,609 miles
  • 2020 – 58,719 miles
  • 2019 – 44,044 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,511 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

10 tests since 30 Sept 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,511 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    98,511 miles
    Test number
    998661933626
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. Fail98,511 miles (+4,713)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,511 miles
    Test number
    150027126312
    • Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  3. Pass93,798 miles (+3,871)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    93,798 miles
    Test number
    169780679906
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  4. Pass89,927 miles (+7,336)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    89,927 miles
    Test number
    806979783885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass82,591 miles (+6,957)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    82,591 miles
    Test number
    987859253767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass75,634 miles (+8,025)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    75,634 miles
    Test number
    242674624519
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass67,609 miles (+8,890)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    67,609 miles
    Test number
    274579734686
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear corroded on braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass58,719 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    58,719 miles
    Test number
    196620141701
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn out of shape inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail58,719 miles (+14,675)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,719 miles
    Test number
    673478995879
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn out of shape inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass44,044 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    44,044 miles
    Test number
    953518951495
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside side repeater lamp slightly damaged,but still working ok

Questions about 88 SBJ

What vehicle is registration 88 SBJ currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 88 SBJ on a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Oct 2016. 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 SBJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 88 SBJ is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on 88 SBJ?
The MOT on 88 SBJ is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 88 SBJ done?
88 SBJ was recorded at 98,511 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 7,762 miles a year.
Has 88 SBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 88 SBJ has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on 88 SBJ 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 SBJ find?
88 SBJ passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect: central windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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