
Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 1990 · 1,781 cc
H988 HVXMOT history
H988 HVX is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Aug 1990. Its MOT expired on 28 Mar 2026 and it has passed 8 of 13 MOT tests, with 131,570 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Mar 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 28 Mar 2026
- Mileage
- 131,570 mi
- At MOT on 29 Mar 2025
- MOT tests
- 13
- 8 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 351 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- H988 HVX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,781 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1990
- First used
- 14 Aug 1990
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 28 Mar 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Mar 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
H988 HVX was last recorded at 131,570 miles on 29 Mar 2025, 314 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 131,256 miles · 12 May 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 314 miles
- Average per year
- 351 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 131,570 miles
- 2022 – 131,256 miles
- 2021 – 129,863 miles
- 2020 – 129,419 miles
- 2019 – 128,779 miles
- 2018 – 128,777 miles
- 2010 – 127,469 miles
- 2009 – 125,864 miles
- 2008 – 125,693 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Coil spring corroded both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front disc shield missing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front seat loose
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
13 tests since 6 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass131,570 miles (+314)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 131,570 miles
- Test number
- 712512207753
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,256 miles (+5)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2023
- Odometer
- 131,256 miles
- Test number
- 423942425117
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front disc shield missing
- AdvisoryNearside Front seat loose
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryWater leaking from reservoir cap
Fail131,251 miles (+1,388)9 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,251 miles
- Test number
- 218553300090
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected passenger fusebox (4.11 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front disc shield missing
- AdvisoryNearside Front seat loose
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryWater leaking from reservoir cap
Pass129,863 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2022
- Odometer
- 129,863 miles
- Test number
- 261350563313
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail129,863 miles (+444)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,863 miles
- Test number
- 311928550679
- MajorEmissions not tested not idle (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Pass129,419 miles (+640)3 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2021
- Odometer
- 129,419 miles
- Test number
- 737102293183
- MinorElectrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryFront brake discs rusty
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass128,779 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 128,779 miles
- Test number
- 640370420541
- AdvisoryRear Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
- AdvisoryAll under body corrosion
Fail128,777 miles (+1,308)2 dangerous9 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,777 miles
- Test number
- 118185345161
- DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
- DangerousPassenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass127,469 miles6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 127,469 miles
- Test number
- 243045980265
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteHazard switch works intermittently
- NoteSlight noise offside front wheel bearing
- NoteSteering rack still moves alittle on rubbers ,but not excessive,advise replacement when rubbers available
- NoteWeep from nearside front driveshaft gaiter
Fail127,469 miles (+1,605)7 failures1 repaired5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,469 miles
- Test number
- 832054880226
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteHazard switch works intermittently
- NoteSlight noise offside front wheel bearing
- NoteWeep from nearside front driveshaft gaiter
Pass125,864 miles (+171)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 125,864 miles
- Test number
- 982899689226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,693 miles (+23)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 125,693 miles
- Test number
- 950216268111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail125,670 miles1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,670 miles
- Test number
- 264618958160
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Questions about H988 HVX
- Does H988 HVX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on H988 HVX expired on 28 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on H988 HVX?
- The MOT on H988 HVX expired on 28 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has H988 HVX done?
- H988 HVX was recorded at 131,570 miles at its MOT on 29 Mar 2025, an average of 351 miles a year.
- Has H988 HVX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. H988 HVX has failed 5 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 4 May 2022.
- Has the mileage on H988 HVX 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 H988 HVX find?
- H988 HVX passed its latest MOT on 29 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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