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Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,595 cc

T388 EBWMOT history

T388 EBW is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 120,560 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Feb 2027
Mileage
120,560 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,632 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T388 EBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T388 EBW was last recorded at 120,560 miles on 31 Jan 2026, 2,428 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,132 miles · 19 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,428 miles
Average per year
3,632 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,560 miles
  • 2025 – 118,132 miles
  • 2024 – 115,562 miles
  • 2022 – 111,292 miles
  • 2021 – 106,126 miles
  • 2020 – 100,095 miles
  • 2019 – 93,835 miles
  • 2018 – 91,319 miles
  • 2017 – 88,539 miles
  • 2016 – 86,023 miles
  • 2015 – 85,139 miles
  • 2014 – 80,003 miles
  • 2013 – 74,364 miles
  • 2012 – 69,494 miles
  • 2011 – 67,676 miles
  • 2010 – 65,892 miles
  • 2009 – 60,459 miles
  • 2008 – 56,714 miles
  • 2007 – 52,588 miles
  • 2006 – 48,406 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,560 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront + Rear Suspension Corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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, but not excessively Both Sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Both Sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

29 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,560 miles (+2,428)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    120,560 miles
    Test number
    697993351796
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront + Rear Suspension Corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass118,132 miles (+2)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    118,132 miles
    Test number
    136411255031
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral Underside Corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both Sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Both Sides Shocks Corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides Unable To Inspect Brake Pads Further Inspection Advised (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail118,130 miles (+2,568)2 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,130 miles
    Test number
    278527125980
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral Underside Corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both Sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Both Sides Shocks Corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides Unable To Inspect Brake Pads Further Inspection Advised (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass115,562 miles (+4,270)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    115,562 miles
    Test number
    779069176402
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass111,292 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    111,292 miles
    Test number
    729299608529
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail111,288 miles (+5,162)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,288 miles
    Test number
    724225984850
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass106,126 miles (+6,031)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    106,126 miles
    Test number
    430889639767
    • Advisory7 pin socket fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn wishbone (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut ball joint has slight play Macpherson strut top bush has wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm/beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and piped stating to have rust bubbles (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Pass100,095 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    100,095 miles
    Test number
    218588046130
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail100,095 miles (+6,260)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,095 miles
    Test number
    701661845820
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass93,835 miles (+2,516)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    93,835 miles
    Test number
    589399021776
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass91,319 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    91,319 miles
    Test number
    584331759302
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Fail91,318 miles (+2,779)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,318 miles
    Test number
    296342886688
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc clamp missing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc clamp missing (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass88,539 miles (+2,516)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    88,539 miles
    Test number
    500898747422
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  14. Pass86,023 miles (+884)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    86,023 miles
    Test number
    653540115242
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass85,139 miles (+2)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    85,139 miles
    Test number
    868131595080
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside front seat belt deteriorating

  16. Fail85,137 miles (+5,134)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,137 miles
    Test number
    316320995099
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside front seat belt deteriorating

  17. Fail80,003 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,003 miles
    Test number
    257390894030
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass80,003 miles (+5,639)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    80,003 miles
    Test number
    308090194033
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass74,364 miles (+4,870)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    74,364 miles
    Test number
    376350373067
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass69,494 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    69,494 miles
    Test number
    768639672055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail69,494 miles (+1,818)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,494 miles
    Test number
    945759072006
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass67,676 miles (+1,784)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    67,676 miles
    Test number
    878125691090
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  23. Pass65,892 miles (+2)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    65,892 miles
    Test number
    742166470029
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Fail65,890 miles (+5,431)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,890 miles
    Test number
    162785770018
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass60,459 miles (+3,745)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    60,459 miles
    Test number
    472614489085
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteRear axle bushes starting to split
    • NoteRear tyres cracked on outer side walls
    • NoteWipers slightly smeary

  26. Pass56,714 miles (+4,126)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    56,714 miles
    Test number
    603351608112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass52,588 miles (+4,182)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    52,588 miles
    Test number
    492590787012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass48,406 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    48,406 miles
    Test number
    144960686064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail48,406 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,406 miles
    Test number
    791050786030
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about T388 EBW

Does T388 EBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T388 EBW is valid until 19 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T388 EBW?
The MOT on T388 EBW is valid until 19 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T388 EBW done?
T388 EBW was recorded at 120,560 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2026, an average of 3,632 miles a year.
Has T388 EBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T388 EBW has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T388 EBW 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 T388 EBW find?
T388 EBW passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front + rear suspension corroded; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 5 more.

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