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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2015 · 1,395 cc

S88 LESMOT history

S88 LES is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Jul 2015. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jul 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 48,765 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

S88 LES red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jul 2027
Mileage
48,765 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,213 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S88 LES
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,395 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
31 Jul 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S88 LES was last recorded at 48,765 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 77 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
48,688 miles · 1 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
77 miles
Average per year
4,213 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,765 miles
  • 2025 – 48,688 miles
  • 2024 – 42,174 miles
  • 2023 – 38,533 miles
  • 2022 – 35,218 miles
  • 2021 – 30,589 miles
  • 2020 – 26,304 miles
  • 2019 – 21,304 miles
  • 2018 – 15,025 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,765 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NS+OS (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished but still provides a full seal at present

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

10 tests since 11 Jul 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,765 miles (+77)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    48,765 miles
    Test number
    675471630540
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NS+OS (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished but still provides a full seal at present
  2. Pass48,688 miles (+6,514)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    48,688 miles
    Test number
    594400756846
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass42,174 miles (+3,641)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    42,174 miles
    Test number
    594967195780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass38,533 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    38,533 miles
    Test number
    840837580595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail38,533 miles (+3,315)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,533 miles
    Test number
    925913752647
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass35,218 miles (+4,629)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    35,218 miles
    Test number
    315075110009
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass30,589 miles (+4,285)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    30,589 miles
    Test number
    695356286282
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  8. Pass26,304 miles (+5,000)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    26,304 miles
    Test number
    303664345929
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass21,304 miles (+6,279)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    21,304 miles
    Test number
    821079438471
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass15,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    15,025 miles
    Test number
    172162135811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S88 LES

Does S88 LES currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S88 LES is valid until 26 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S88 LES?
The MOT on S88 LES is valid until 26 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S88 LES done?
S88 LES was recorded at 48,765 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 4,213 miles a year.
Has S88 LES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S88 LES has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on S88 LES 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 LES find?
S88 LES passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: front shock absorbers has light misting of oil ns+os; fuel cap seal perished but still provides a full seal at present.

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