Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc
M88 GPHMOT history
M88 GPH is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Feb 2008. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 152,753 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 152,753 mi
- At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 8,360 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- M88 GPH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 20 Feb 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
M88 GPH was last recorded at 152,753 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 8,016 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 144,737 miles · 22 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,016 miles
- Average per year
- 8,360 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 152,753 miles
- 2025 – 144,737 miles
- 2024 – 137,234 miles
- 2023 – 129,173 miles
- 2022 – 121,516 miles
- 2021 – 114,355 miles
- 2020 – 111,394 miles
- 2019 – 103,607 miles
- 2018 – 91,826 miles
- 2017 – 78,874 miles
- 2016 – 65,986 miles
- 2015 – 53,768 miles
- 2014 – 43,952 miles
- 2013 – 35,558 miles
- 2012 – 29,949 miles
- 2011 – 23,023 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass152,753 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sill damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn irregularly in tread
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded upper coil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Full MOT history
22 tests since 17 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass152,753 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 152,753 miles
- Test number
- 772789191210
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sill damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn irregularly in tread
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail152,753 miles (+8,016)1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,753 miles
- Test number
- 522182627885
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sill damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn irregularly in tread
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass144,737 miles (+7,503)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 144,737 miles
- Test number
- 284376999359
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass137,234 miles (+27)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 137,234 miles
- Test number
- 672745245022
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded upper coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail137,207 miles (+8,034)1 major2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,207 miles
- Test number
- 994827656055
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded upper coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass129,173 miles (+7,657)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 129,173 miles
- Test number
- 921020708104
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass121,516 miles (+7,161)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 121,516 miles
- Test number
- 240730518321
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,355 miles (+2,961)3 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 114,355 miles
- Test number
- 649951169288
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass111,394 miles (+7,787)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 111,394 miles
- Test number
- 263513389460
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass103,607 miles (+11,781)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 103,607 miles
- Test number
- 969477407665
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,826 miles (+12,952)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 91,826 miles
- Test number
- 874201065676
- AdvisoryUneven tread wear on inner edge of o/s/r tyre
Pass78,874 miles (+12,888)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 78,874 miles
- Test number
- 798863791400
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryUneven wear on inside rear tyres
Pass65,986 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 65,986 miles
- Test number
- 969192243892
- AdvisoryBoth front lower arm rear bushes perished
Fail65,986 miles (+12,218)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,986 miles
- Test number
- 155252409070
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBoth front lower arm rear bushes perished
Pass53,768 miles (+9,816)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 53,768 miles
- Test number
- 658265625238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,952 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 43,952 miles
- Test number
- 625507944240
- AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteVarious small chips in windscreen
Fail43,952 miles (+2,129)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,952 miles
- Test number
- 805537244248
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteVarious small chips in windscreen
Pass41,823 miles (+6,265)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 41,823 miles
- Test number
- 408409764020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,558 miles (+5,609)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 35,558 miles
- Test number
- 706036533052
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,949 miles (+6,926)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 29,949 miles
- Test number
- 177772932441
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass23,023 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 23,023 miles
- Test number
- 179868541065
- NoteBoth rear tyres feathered on edges
- NoteOffside front tyre feathering on the outer edge
- NoteStone chip in windscreen
Fail23,015 miles1 failure3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,015 miles
- Test number
- 109838541023
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- NoteBoth front tyres feathering on the outer edges
- NoteBoth rear tyres feathered on edges
- NoteStone chip in windscreen
Questions about M88 GPH
- Does M88 GPH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M88 GPH is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on M88 GPH?
- The MOT on M88 GPH is valid until 3 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 GPH done?
- M88 GPH was recorded at 152,753 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 8,360 miles a year.
- Has M88 GPH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. M88 GPH has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on M88 GPH 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 GPH find?
- M88 GPH passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 6 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear inner brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear outer sill damaged, and 3 more.
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