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Volkswagen Golf

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

S88 KPBMOT history

S88 KPB is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 98,411 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

S88 KPB white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
98,411 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,510 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S88 KPB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
12 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S88 KPB was last recorded at 98,411 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 3,371 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,040 miles · 2 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,371 miles
Average per year
6,510 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 98,411 miles
  • 2024 – 95,040 miles
  • 2023 – 92,196 miles
  • 2022 – 88,581 miles
  • 2021 – 78,159 miles
  • 2020 – 68,255 miles
  • 2019 – 64,483 miles
  • 2018 – 59,301 miles
  • 2017 – 53,368 miles
  • 2016 – 48,352 miles
  • 2015 – 41,386 miles
  • 2014 – 22,817 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,411 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp corrodedRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring carrier - suspension arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

17 tests since 24 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,411 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    98,411 miles
    Test number
    485515688545
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp corroded
  2. Fail98,409 miles (+3,369)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,409 miles
    Test number
    345687852668
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp corroded
  3. Pass95,040 miles (+2,844)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    95,040 miles
    Test number
    874522046381
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass92,196 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    92,196 miles
    Test number
    964726602363
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring carrier - suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail92,195 miles (+3,614)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,195 miles
    Test number
    605766685555
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring carrier - suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring carrier - suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass88,581 miles (+10,422)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    88,581 miles
    Test number
    655301871417
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass78,159 miles (+9,904)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    78,159 miles
    Test number
    530650329522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass68,255 miles (+3,772)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    68,255 miles
    Test number
    617535720136
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Door hinge mounting bolt not tight all the way
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass64,483 miles (+5,182)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    64,483 miles
    Test number
    163183698061
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass59,301 miles (+5,933)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    59,301 miles
    Test number
    205140690784
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
  11. Pass53,368 miles (+5,016)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    53,368 miles
    Test number
    657835100678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass48,352 miles (+43)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    48,352 miles
    Test number
    431916816520
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearingon inner edge bad
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Fail48,309 miles (+6,923)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,309 miles
    Test number
    129489673430
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearingon inner edge bad
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass41,386 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    41,386 miles
    Test number
    835596280424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail41,386 miles (+5,682)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,386 miles
    Test number
    379217054134
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both (1.8)
  16. Pass35,704 miles (+12,887)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    35,704 miles
    Test number
    255795325421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass22,817 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    22,817 miles
    Test number
    848514014186
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges

Questions about S88 KPB

Does S88 KPB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S88 KPB is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S88 KPB?
The MOT on S88 KPB is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S88 KPB done?
S88 KPB was recorded at 98,411 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 6,510 miles a year.
Has S88 KPB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S88 KPB has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on S88 KPB 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 KPB find?
S88 KPB passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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