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Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

S88 LTDMOT history

S88 LTD is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Jan 2011. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 154,564 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

S88 LTD black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Dec 2026
Mileage
154,564 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
10,652 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S88 LTD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
11 Jan 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S88 LTD was last recorded at 154,564 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 14,766 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
139,798 miles · 15 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
14,766 miles
Average per year
10,652 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 154,564 miles
  • 2024 – 139,798 miles
  • 2023 – 131,029 miles
  • 2022 – 115,515 miles
  • 2021 – 98,174 miles
  • 2020 – 84,252 miles
  • 2019 – 76,193 miles
  • 2018 – 68,288 miles
  • 2017 – 61,478 miles
  • 2016 – 54,237 miles
  • 2015 – 45,987 miles
  • 2014 – 27,906 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,564 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pan arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pan arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Body damage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Engine covers and under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

14 tests since 7 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,564 miles (+14,766)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    154,564 miles
    Test number
    259685353002
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pan arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pan arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass139,798 miles (+8,769)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    139,798 miles
    Test number
    780497792764
    • AdvisoryFactory fitted under trays. Obscuring some items.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass131,029 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    131,029 miles
    Test number
    723980073223
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/distorted on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/distorted on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam corroded,bushes deteriorated.
  4. Fail131,029 miles (+15,514)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,029 miles
    Test number
    909348763201
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/distorted on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/distorted on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam corroded,bushes deteriorated.
  5. Pass115,515 miles (+17,341)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    115,515 miles
    Test number
    906344790750
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass98,174 miles (+13,922)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    98,174 miles
    Test number
    650410202147
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
  7. Pass84,252 miles (+3,541)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    84,252 miles
    Test number
    739379357283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass80,711 miles (+4,518)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    80,711 miles
    Test number
    606407272761
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  9. Pass76,193 miles (+7,905)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    76,193 miles
    Test number
    329444735816
    • 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 3mm scrubbed inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm scrubbed inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers in the engine bay and vehicle underside
  10. Pass68,288 miles (+6,810)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    68,288 miles
    Test number
    263960693471
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak around turbo area?
    • AdvisoryRear tyres on both sides cracking in tread areas
    • AdvisoryBody damage
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
  11. Pass61,478 miles (+7,241)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    61,478 miles
    Test number
    288073753195
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn off on shoulder (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm and worn off on shoulder (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBody damage
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
  12. Pass54,237 miles (+8,250)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    54,237 miles
    Test number
    463896339001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,987 miles (+18,081)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    45,987 miles
    Test number
    499788965030
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass27,906 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    27,906 miles
    Test number
    358317304055
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slitley out of shape on inneredges

Questions about S88 LTD

Does S88 LTD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S88 LTD is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S88 LTD?
The MOT on S88 LTD is valid until 14 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 LTD done?
S88 LTD was recorded at 154,564 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 10,652 miles a year.
Has S88 LTD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S88 LTD has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on S88 LTD 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 LTD find?
S88 LTD passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 5 more.

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