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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 3,200 cc

S88 MYGMOT history

S88 MYG is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 8 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 125,417 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.

S88 MYG silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Feb 2027
Mileage
125,417 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,198 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S88 MYG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
7 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S88 MYG was last recorded at 125,417 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 10,757 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,660 miles · 22 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
10,757 miles
Average per year
7,198 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,417 miles
  • 2023 – 114,660 miles
  • 2022 – 102,776 miles
  • 2021 – 94,288 miles
  • 2020 – 92,158 miles
  • 2018 – 88,855 miles
  • 2017 – 76,125 miles
  • 2016 – 66,640 miles
  • 2015 – 55,075 miles
  • 2013 – 39,088 miles
  • 2012 – 30,600 miles
  • 2011 – 22,183 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,417 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Rear chassis corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 18 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,417 miles (+10,757)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    125,417 miles
    Test number
    405991589585
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass114,660 miles (+11,884)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    114,660 miles
    Test number
    259935028498
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass102,776 miles (+302)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    102,776 miles
    Test number
    440996108500
    • AdvisoryRear chassis corroded
  4. Fail102,474 miles (+8,186)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,474 miles
    Test number
    303558766287
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear chassis corroded
  5. Pass94,288 miles (+2,130)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    94,288 miles
    Test number
    101290636699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass92,158 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    92,158 miles
    Test number
    948842219692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail92,146 miles (+3,291)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,146 miles
    Test number
    735418095969
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass88,855 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    88,855 miles
    Test number
    719126215103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail88,770 miles (+12,645)9 major3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,770 miles
    Test number
    493179628445
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (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 Mirror glass missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  10. Pass76,125 miles (+9,485)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    76,125 miles
    Test number
    196185511261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  11. Pass66,640 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    66,640 miles
    Test number
    441502484464
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
  12. Fail66,628 miles (+11,553)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,628 miles
    Test number
    547967039813
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass55,075 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    55,075 miles
    Test number
    619473955443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail55,075 miles (+15,987)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,075 miles
    Test number
    796155609596
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  15. Pass39,088 miles (+8,488)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    39,088 miles
    Test number
    898072913320
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass30,600 miles (+8,417)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    30,600 miles
    Test number
    159305802380
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass22,183 miles (+1,001)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    22,183 miles
    Test number
    489344301482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass21,182 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    21,182 miles
    Test number
    129380231234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S88 MYG

Does S88 MYG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S88 MYG is valid until 8 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S88 MYG?
The MOT on S88 MYG is valid until 8 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S88 MYG done?
S88 MYG was recorded at 125,417 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 7,198 miles a year.
Has S88 MYG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S88 MYG has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on S88 MYG 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 MYG find?
S88 MYG passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front play in steering rack inner joint(s); rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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