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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2004 · 2,000 cc

S88 MKVMOT history

S88 MKV is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 143,655 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2026.

S88 MKV red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jun 2027
Mileage
143,655 mi
At MOT on 2 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,656 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S88 MKV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
16 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S88 MKV was last recorded at 143,655 miles on 2 Jun 2026, 5,470 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,185 miles · 30 May 2025
Between the last two tests
5,470 miles
Average per year
6,656 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,655 miles
  • 2025 – 138,185 miles
  • 2024 – 130,240 miles
  • 2023 – 119,099 miles
  • 2022 – 114,543 miles
  • 2020 – 112,341 miles
  • 2018 – 109,392 miles
  • 2017 – 98,341 miles
  • 2016 – 89,039 miles
  • 2015 – 77,756 miles
  • 2014 – 72,534 miles
  • 2013 – 65,035 miles
  • 2011 – 58,658 miles
  • 2010 – 52,178 miles
  • 2009 – 48,375 miles
  • 2008 – 36,033 miles
  • 2007 – 23,110 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,655 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective downpipe mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear arm rear bushes splitting, but no excess movement. N/s/f & O/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/R & O/S/R Trailing Arm bushes close to being excessively worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/s/f, O/s/f, O/s/r Tyres perished 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Both front brake flexi hoses slightly perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Both front console bushes splitting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • O/S/R tyre has a nail in the tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 23 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,655 miles (+5,470)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    143,655 miles
    Test number
    851787952077
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective downpipe mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear arm rear bushes splitting, but no excess movement. N/s/f & O/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/R & O/S/R Trailing Arm bushes close to being excessively worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/s/f, O/s/f, O/s/r Tyres perished 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass138,185 miles (+7,945)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2026
    Odometer
    138,185 miles
    Test number
    400877765406
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass130,240 miles (+11,141)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    130,240 miles
    Test number
    372927464198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass119,099 miles (+4,556)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    119,099 miles
    Test number
    920783124019
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass114,543 miles (+2,202)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    114,543 miles
    Test number
    335337938077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass112,341 miles (+2,949)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    112,341 miles
    Test number
    704496083461
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lamp slightly damaged

  7. Pass109,392 miles (+11,029)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    109,392 miles
    Test number
    573143035986
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass98,363 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    98,363 miles
    Test number
    786854802381
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake flexi hoses slightly perished
    • AdvisoryBoth front console bushes splitting
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryO/S/R tyre has a nail in the tread
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear number plate poor

  9. Fail98,363 miles (+22)7 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,363 miles
    Test number
    861821681889
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureRear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake flexi hoses slightly perished
    • AdvisoryBoth front console bushes splitting
    • AdvisoryEML on dash
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryO/S/R tyre has a nail in the tread
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear number plate poor

  10. Fail98,341 miles (+9,302)10 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,341 miles
    Test number
    907310215408
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance in the wing mirror (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases second from rear box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on at time of test

  11. Pass89,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    89,039 miles
    Test number
    277121022079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail89,039 miles (+11,283)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,039 miles
    Test number
    956531318377
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass77,756 miles (+5,222)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    77,756 miles
    Test number
    219088771391
    • AdvisoryBonnet secondry catch siezed

  14. Pass72,534 miles (+7,214)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    72,534 miles
    Test number
    125889824388
    • NoteBoth front lower suspension arm bushes perished and starting to split.
    • NoteFront and rear discs lipped and pitted.
    • NoteOffside side repeater damaged.

  15. Pass65,320 miles (+285)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    65,320 miles
    Test number
    699637804064
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass65,035 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    65,035 miles
    Test number
    406670833021
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  17. Fail65,035 miles (+6,377)4 dangerous3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,035 miles
    Test number
    108378823408
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass58,658 miles (+171)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    58,658 miles
    Test number
    975703161337
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBonet catch poor
    • NoteO/s and n/s head lamp's poor,

  19. Fail58,487 miles (+6,309)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,487 miles
    Test number
    269397051303
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBonet catch poor
    • NoteO/s and n/s head lamp's poor,

  20. Pass52,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    52,178 miles
    Test number
    842181720382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail52,178 miles (+3,803)1 dangerous3 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,178 miles
    Test number
    280051720384
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

  22. Pass48,375 miles (+12,342)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    48,375 miles
    Test number
    432734139433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,033 miles (+12,923)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    36,033 miles
    Test number
    654724868332
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOFFSIDE REAR TYRE BALD INSIDE EDGE AND PERISHED.

  24. Pass23,110 miles (+4,993)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    23,110 miles
    Test number
    534738347363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass18,117 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    18,117 miles
    Test number
    494464207262
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll tyres cracked and perished in tread.

Questions about S88 MKV

Does S88 MKV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S88 MKV is valid until 1 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S88 MKV?
The MOT on S88 MKV is valid until 1 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S88 MKV done?
S88 MKV was recorded at 143,655 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2026, an average of 6,656 miles a year.
Has S88 MKV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S88 MKV has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2018.
Has the mileage on S88 MKV 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 MKV find?
S88 MKV passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; coolant leak, and 5 more.

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