Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Diesel · 2014 · 1,598 cc
S88 LWLMOT history
S88 LWL is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Oct 2014. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 9 of 15 MOT tests, with 148,073 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 148,073 mi
- At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 9 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 8,523 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S88 LWL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 27 Oct 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S88 LWL was last recorded at 148,073 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 148,060 miles · 2 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 13 miles
- Average per year
- 8,523 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 148,073 miles
- 2025 – 133,982 miles
- 2024 – 126,338 miles
- 2023 – 117,799 miles
- 2022 – 110,652 miles
- 2021 – 102,164 miles
- 2020 – 94,118 miles
- 2019 – 85,172 miles
- 2018 – 83,461 miles
- 2017 – 75,599 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass148,073 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
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.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2024
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Full MOT history
15 tests since 6 Oct 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass148,073 miles (+13)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 148,073 miles
- Test number
- 245241878984
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Fail148,060 miles (+14,078)2 dangerous8 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,060 miles
- Test number
- 758250506187
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousRear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive top of engine near injectors as well as being present at the rear of engine block (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass133,982 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 133,982 miles
- Test number
- 843615960954
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail133,982 miles (+7,644)4 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,982 miles
- Test number
- 334544698734
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass126,338 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2025
- Odometer
- 126,338 miles
- Test number
- 934642887294
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail126,338 miles (+8,539)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,338 miles
- Test number
- 327368414709
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass117,799 miles (+7,147)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 117,799 miles
- Test number
- 750724147401
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,652 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 110,652 miles
- Test number
- 107284998286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail110,652 miles (+8,488)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,652 miles
- Test number
- 584771168483
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass102,164 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 102,164 miles
- Test number
- 491039383860
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,164 miles (+8,046)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,164 miles
- Test number
- 405185833344
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass94,118 miles (+8,946)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 94,118 miles
- Test number
- 509401953697
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass85,172 miles (+1,711)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 85,172 miles
- Test number
- 843776696802
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail83,461 miles (+7,862)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,461 miles
- Test number
- 336035900120
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass75,599 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 75,599 miles
- Test number
- 690175156800
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise new in 6mts (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil still ok (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil still ok (2.7.3)
Questions about S88 LWL
- Does S88 LWL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S88 LWL is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S88 LWL?
- The MOT on S88 LWL is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S88 LWL done?
- S88 LWL was recorded at 148,073 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 8,523 miles a year.
- Has S88 LWL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S88 LWL has failed 6 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on S88 LWL 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 LWL find?
- S88 LWL passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively.
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