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Volkswagen Golf

Purple · Petrol · 1997 · 2,792 cc

M88 DVRMOT history

M88 DVR is a purple petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT expired on 20 Sept 2025 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 178,298 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2024.

M88 DVR purple Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Sept 2025
Mileage
178,298 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2024
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,142 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M88 DVR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

M88 DVR was last recorded at 178,298 miles on 21 Sept 2024, 29 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,269 miles · 19 Sept 2019
Between the last two tests
29 miles
Average per year
4,142 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 178,298 miles
  • 2019 – 178,269 miles
  • 2018 – 177,266 miles
  • 2017 – 176,581 miles
  • 2016 – 174,978 miles
  • 2014 – 168,440 miles
  • 2012 – 161,007 miles
  • 2011 – 148,472 miles
  • 2010 – 134,773 miles
  • 2009 – 126,797 miles
  • 2008 – 118,039 miles
  • 2007 – 111,722 miles
  • 2006 – 103,957 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,298 miles
  • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak
  • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
  • AdvisoryRear suspension components show corrosion and undersheild

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.

  • Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,298 miles (+29)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    178,298 miles
    Test number
    142401252775
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components show corrosion and undersheild

  2. Pass178,269 miles (+1,003)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    178,269 miles
    Test number
    555752367797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass177,266 miles (+685)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    177,266 miles
    Test number
    961352294164
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass176,581 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    176,581 miles
    Test number
    767098044245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  5. Fail176,581 miles (+1,603)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,581 miles
    Test number
    802851247939
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  6. Pass174,978 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    174,978 miles
    Test number
    132900256835
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion Seatbelt ankerage (6.1.B.2)

  7. Fail174,978 miles (+6,538)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,978 miles
    Test number
    822279770594
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion Seatbelt ankerage (6.1.B.2)

  8. Pass168,440 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    168,440 miles
    Test number
    345452124107
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteUnder body floor slight corroded

  9. Fail168,440 miles (+7,433)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,440 miles
    Test number
    966882724176
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteUnder body floor slight corroded

  10. Pass161,007 miles7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    161,007 miles
    Test number
    866236182235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAdvise exhaust heat shield insecure
    • NoteAdvise sump corroded +leaking

  11. Fail161,007 miles (+12,535)8 failures8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,007 miles
    Test number
    429628872286
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAdvise exhaust heat shield insecure
    • NoteAdvise sump corroded +leaking

  12. Pass148,472 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    148,472 miles
    Test number
    325269271449
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

  13. Fail148,472 miles (+13,699)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,472 miles
    Test number
    376579671243
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

  14. Pass134,773 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    134,773 miles
    Test number
    280361680253
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  15. Fail134,771 miles (+7,974)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,771 miles
    Test number
    844601580282
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  16. Pass126,797 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    126,797 miles
    Test number
    974460789239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail126,795 miles (+8,756)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,795 miles
    Test number
    890680089280
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Pass118,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    118,039 miles
    Test number
    700643488239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail118,037 miles (+6,315)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,037 miles
    Test number
    583703888219
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass111,722 miles (+7,765)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    111,722 miles
    Test number
    813752787228
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass103,957 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    103,957 miles
    Test number
    554583586289
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about M88 DVR

Does M88 DVR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M88 DVR expired on 20 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M88 DVR?
The MOT on M88 DVR expired on 20 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M88 DVR done?
M88 DVR was recorded at 178,298 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2024, an average of 4,142 miles a year.
Has M88 DVR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M88 DVR has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2017.
Has the mileage on M88 DVR 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 DVR find?
M88 DVR passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2024 with 8 advisories: anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both, and 5 more.

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