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Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,596 cc

S88 GLRMOT history

S88 GLR is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 5 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 110,203 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
110,203 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,646 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S88 GLR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
5 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S88 GLR was last recorded at 110,203 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 52 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,151 miles · 5 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
52 miles
Average per year
4,646 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,203 miles
  • 2025 – 106,549 miles
  • 2023 – 104,177 miles
  • 2022 – 101,864 miles
  • 2021 – 99,906 miles
  • 2020 – 99,905 miles
  • 2019 – 96,941 miles
  • 2018 – 91,174 miles
  • 2014 – 88,517 miles
  • 2013 – 82,960 miles
  • 2012 – 68,953 miles
  • 2011 – 60,128 miles
  • 2010 – 54,011 miles
  • 2009 – 46,236 miles
  • 2008 – 34,632 miles
  • 2007 – 23,245 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,203 miles
  • MinorSide repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement considerable lift when unladen both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre old age recommend replacement dot date (0803)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryReverse lamp not workingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major5 MOTs, 2018–2026

  • Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 6 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,203 miles (+52)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    110,203 miles
    Test number
    443865483056
    • MinorSide repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement considerable lift when unladen both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre old age recommend replacement dot date (0803)
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp not working

  2. Fail110,151 miles (+3,602)5 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,151 miles
    Test number
    414723802652
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorSide repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement considerable lift when unladen both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre old age recommend replacement dot date (0803)
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp not working

  3. Pass106,549 miles (+1)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    106,549 miles
    Test number
    277412388125
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail106,548 miles (+2,371)1 dangerous1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,548 miles
    Test number
    106039024380
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass104,177 miles (+18)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    104,177 miles
    Test number
    590640346083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Fail104,159 miles (+1,078)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,159 miles
    Test number
    147087490802
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass103,081 miles (+1,217)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    103,081 miles
    Test number
    496975469326
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass101,864 miles (+1,958)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    101,864 miles
    Test number
    230199024385
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • 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))

  9. Pass99,906 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    99,906 miles
    Test number
    964684366460
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail99,905 miles (+2,964)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,905 miles
    Test number
    607453794287
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass96,941 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    96,941 miles
    Test number
    572975192366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail96,927 miles (+5,753)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,927 miles
    Test number
    701600535186
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  13. Pass91,174 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    91,174 miles
    Test number
    491150770167
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Fail91,174 miles (+2,657)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,174 miles
    Test number
    166703393493
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  15. Pass88,517 miles (+5,557)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    88,517 miles
    Test number
    379449934378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass82,960 miles (+14,007)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    82,960 miles
    Test number
    555994983290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass68,953 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    68,953 miles
    Test number
    575071782176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail68,953 miles (+8,825)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,953 miles
    Test number
    866541882194
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  19. Pass60,128 miles1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    60,128 miles
    Test number
    269013801282
    • DangerousNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside wiper blade starting to split

  20. Fail60,128 miles (+6,117)1 dangerous2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,128 miles
    Test number
    735453101243
    • DangerousNail in nearside rear tyre
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteNearside wiper blade starting to split

  21. Pass54,011 miles (+7,775)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    54,011 miles
    Test number
    192278240115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,236 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    46,236 miles
    Test number
    480137849167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail46,235 miles (+11,603)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,235 miles
    Test number
    670910149162
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass34,632 miles (+11,387)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2009
    Odometer
    34,632 miles
    Test number
    810832448127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass23,245 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    23,245 miles
    Test number
    774795947104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail23,245 miles (+1,013)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,245 miles
    Test number
    120664747144
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass22,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    22,232 miles
    Test number
    930777737020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S88 GLR

Does S88 GLR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S88 GLR is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S88 GLR?
The MOT on S88 GLR is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S88 GLR done?
S88 GLR was recorded at 110,203 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 4,646 miles a year.
Has S88 GLR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S88 GLR has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on S88 GLR 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 S88 GLR find?
S88 GLR passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement considerable lift when unladen both sides, and 5 more.

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