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White · Diesel · 2014 · 1,968 cc

M88 GAHMOT history

M88 GAH is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Apr 2014. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 146,666 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

M88 GAH white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Sept 2027
Mileage
146,666 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
13,206 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M88 GAH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
26 Apr 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M88 GAH was last recorded at 146,666 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 29 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,637 miles · 21 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
29 miles
Average per year
13,206 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,666 miles
  • 2025 – 134,266 miles
  • 2024 – 116,242 miles
  • 2023 – 102,529 miles
  • 2022 – 90,071 miles
  • 2021 – 69,253 miles
  • 2019 – 53,469 miles
  • 2018 – 41,679 miles
  • 2017 – 24,308 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,666 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

11 tests since 29 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,666 miles (+29)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    146,666 miles
    Test number
    913175338415
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Fail146,637 miles (+12,371)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,637 miles
    Test number
    526855730186
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySmell of coolant in car
  3. Pass134,266 miles (+18,024)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    134,266 miles
    Test number
    149069633427
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass116,242 miles (+13,713)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    116,242 miles
    Test number
    814115960320
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass102,529 miles (+12,458)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    102,529 miles
    Test number
    752045306237
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and 2mm - 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and 2mm - 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass90,071 miles (+20,818)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    90,071 miles
    Test number
    683321954210
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass69,253 miles (+15,784)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    69,253 miles
    Test number
    113338670435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass53,469 miles (+11,790)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    53,469 miles
    Test number
    792192480110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass41,679 miles (+17,371)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    41,679 miles
    Test number
    853646946850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass24,308 miles (+2,919)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    24,308 miles
    Test number
    127193787470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass21,389 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    21,389 miles
    Test number
    780550137767
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about M88 GAH

Does M88 GAH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M88 GAH is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on M88 GAH?
The MOT on M88 GAH is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M88 GAH done?
M88 GAH was recorded at 146,666 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 13,206 miles a year.
Has M88 GAH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M88 GAH has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on M88 GAH 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 GAH find?
M88 GAH passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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