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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

S88 TEJMOT history

S88 TEJ is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 120,658 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

S88 TEJ grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
120,658 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,358 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S88 TEJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
2 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S88 TEJ was last recorded at 120,658 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 4,029 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,629 miles · 2 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,029 miles
Average per year
5,358 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 120,658 miles
  • 2024 – 116,629 miles
  • 2023 – 111,093 miles
  • 2022 – 108,448 miles
  • 2021 – 106,222 miles
  • 2020 – 103,107 miles
  • 2019 – 101,451 miles
  • 2018 – 95,560 miles
  • 2017 – 90,435 miles
  • 2016 – 84,367 miles
  • 2015 – 80,402 miles
  • 2014 – 71,990 miles
  • 2013 – 64,275 miles
  • 2012 – 57,011 miles
  • 2011 – 44,312 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,658 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • 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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 20 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,658 miles (+4,029)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    120,658 miles
    Test number
    792322019236
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass116,629 miles (+5,536)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    116,629 miles
    Test number
    265738098170
    • MinorNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass111,093 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    111,093 miles
    Test number
    707985701057
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail111,093 miles (+2,645)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,093 miles
    Test number
    605767609297
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass108,448 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    108,448 miles
    Test number
    630383087538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail108,431 miles (+2,209)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,431 miles
    Test number
    208456842267
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass106,222 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    106,222 miles
    Test number
    559472992873
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail106,222 miles (+3,115)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,222 miles
    Test number
    900537896162
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass103,107 miles (+1,656)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    103,107 miles
    Test number
    640940070389
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  10. Pass101,451 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    101,451 miles
    Test number
    318215497123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Fail101,451 miles (+5,891)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,451 miles
    Test number
    144447544270
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass95,560 miles (+5,125)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    95,560 miles
    Test number
    382325863819
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass90,435 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    90,435 miles
    Test number
    972649689668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail90,433 miles (+6,066)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,433 miles
    Test number
    744068682951
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass84,367 miles (+3,965)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    84,367 miles
    Test number
    820082904313
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass80,402 miles (+8,412)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    80,402 miles
    Test number
    672473085424
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass71,990 miles (+7,715)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    71,990 miles
    Test number
    208184054226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass64,275 miles (+7,264)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    64,275 miles
    Test number
    549353733174
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass57,011 miles (+12,699)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    57,011 miles
    Test number
    795516062254
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass44,312 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    44,312 miles
    Test number
    767333961203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S88 TEJ

Does S88 TEJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S88 TEJ is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S88 TEJ?
The MOT on S88 TEJ is valid until 18 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 TEJ done?
S88 TEJ was recorded at 120,658 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 5,358 miles a year.
Has S88 TEJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S88 TEJ has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on S88 TEJ 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 TEJ find?
S88 TEJ passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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