Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,000 cc
M88 DBPMOT history
M88 DBP is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 136,339 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 136,339 mi
- At MOT on 26 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 19 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,338 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- M88 DBP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,000 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 7 Sept 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
M88 DBP was last recorded at 136,339 miles on 26 Oct 2026, 6,196 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 130,143 miles · 13 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,196 miles
- Average per year
- 5,338 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 136,339 miles
- 2025 – 130,143 miles
- 2024 – 124,765 miles
- 2023 – 118,977 miles
- 2022 – 113,699 miles
- 2021 – 107,360 miles
- 2020 – 104,053 miles
- 2019 – 101,823 miles
- 2018 – 97,821 miles
- 2017 – 93,297 miles
- 2016 – 89,157 miles
- 2015 – 83,902 miles
- 2014 – 78,455 miles
- 2013 – 73,344 miles
- 2012 – 68,003 miles
- 2011 – 62,477 miles
- 2010 – 54,824 miles
- 2009 – 46,586 miles
- 2008 – 40,300 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass136,339 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Full MOT history
23 tests since 28 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass136,339 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 136,339 miles
- Test number
- 125141063689
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail136,339 miles (+6,196)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,339 miles
- Test number
- 985207029895
- MajorFront Headlamp aim unable to be tested n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced n/s and o/s no beam/kick up pattern (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass130,143 miles (+5,378)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 130,143 miles
- Test number
- 901229154919
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryAll 4 brake disc backplates are badly corroded
- AdvisoryBody & underbody corrosion in various places
Pass124,765 miles (+5,788)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 124,765 miles
- Test number
- 557562898748
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,977 miles (+5,278)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 118,977 miles
- Test number
- 466577142194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,699 miles (+6,339)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 113,699 miles
- Test number
- 292540731524
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,360 miles (+3,307)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 107,360 miles
- Test number
- 897291588100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,053 miles (+2,230)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 104,053 miles
- Test number
- 141604321668
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass101,823 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 101,823 miles
- Test number
- 922721536742
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail101,815 miles (+3,994)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,815 miles
- Test number
- 795632078230
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit manufactures plate limit is 1.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Pass97,821 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 97,821 miles
- Test number
- 844680589916
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,821 miles (+4,524)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,821 miles
- Test number
- 926015999255
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Pass93,297 miles (+4,140)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 93,297 miles
- Test number
- 169218813539
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,157 miles (+5,255)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 89,157 miles
- Test number
- 861984984962
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,902 miles (+5,447)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 83,902 miles
- Test number
- 815230923799
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass78,455 miles (+156)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 78,455 miles
- Test number
- 495383104355
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail78,299 miles (+4,955)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,299 miles
- Test number
- 299403894257
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Pass73,344 miles (+5,341)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 73,344 miles
- Test number
- 378347383228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,003 miles (+5,526)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 68,003 miles
- Test number
- 667963892297
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass62,477 miles (+7,653)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 62,477 miles
- Test number
- 199524991245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,824 miles (+8,238)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 54,824 miles
- Test number
- 991055490239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,586 miles (+6,286)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 46,586 miles
- Test number
- 951265289252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,300 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 40,300 miles
- Test number
- 120132308385
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about M88 DBP
- Does M88 DBP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M88 DBP is valid until 31 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on M88 DBP?
- The MOT on M88 DBP is valid until 31 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has M88 DBP done?
- M88 DBP was recorded at 136,339 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2026, an average of 5,338 miles a year.
- Has M88 DBP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. M88 DBP has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on M88 DBP 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 M88 DBP find?
- M88 DBP passed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear service brake binding but not excessively; oil leak, but not excessive.
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