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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc

S88 RSTMOT history

S88 RST is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 124,124 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2026.

S88 RST blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jan 2027
Mileage
124,124 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,267 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S88 RST
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
4 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S88 RST was last recorded at 124,124 miles on 31 Jan 2026, 2,533 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,591 miles · 1 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,533 miles
Average per year
7,267 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,124 miles
  • 2025 – 121,591 miles
  • 2024 – 117,350 miles
  • 2023 – 114,223 miles
  • 2022 – 110,769 miles
  • 2020 – 106,010 miles
  • 2019 – 100,259 miles
  • 2018 – 93,000 miles
  • 2017 – 85,317 miles
  • 2016 – 71,814 miles
  • 2015 – 59,989 miles
  • 2014 – 41,731 miles
  • 2013 – 30,388 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,124 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Underbody & suspension components corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect rear adult belts
  • AdvisoryUndertrays & covers

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the three quarter limit edges worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Tyre size 205 / 55 r16

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

17 tests since 9 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,124 miles (+2,533)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    124,124 miles
    Test number
    212435635768
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Underbody & suspension components corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect rear adult belts
    • AdvisoryUndertrays & covers

  2. Pass121,591 miles (+126)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    121,591 miles
    Test number
    499510004068
    • MinorOffside Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the three quarter limit edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre size 205 / 55 r16

  3. Fail121,465 miles (+4,115)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,465 miles
    Test number
    132569272137
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the three quarter limit edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre size 205 / 55 r16

  4. Pass117,350 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    117,350 miles
    Test number
    494971813709
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail117,350 miles (+3,127)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,350 miles
    Test number
    489482668683
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass114,223 miles (+3,454)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    114,223 miles
    Test number
    256472794084
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass110,769 miles (+4,759)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    110,769 miles
    Test number
    145186034493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass106,010 miles (+5,751)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    106,010 miles
    Test number
    966819772043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass100,259 miles (+7,259)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    100,259 miles
    Test number
    449597039042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass93,000 miles (+7,683)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    93,000 miles
    Test number
    899122179150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass85,317 miles (+13,503)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    85,317 miles
    Test number
    611757977769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass71,814 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    71,814 miles
    Test number
    277484648004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail71,814 miles (+11,825)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,814 miles
    Test number
    451685120332
    • 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)

  14. Fail59,989 miles2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,989 miles
    Test number
    345266905224
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass59,989 miles (+18,258)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    59,989 miles
    Test number
    406116705240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass41,731 miles (+11,343)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    41,731 miles
    Test number
    926333324180
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass30,388 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    30,388 miles
    Test number
    656218963028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S88 RST

Does S88 RST currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S88 RST is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S88 RST?
The MOT on S88 RST is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S88 RST done?
S88 RST was recorded at 124,124 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2026, an average of 7,267 miles a year.
Has S88 RST ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S88 RST has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on S88 RST 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 RST find?
S88 RST passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 5 more.

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