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Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,984 cc

T888 JWRMOT history

T888 JWR is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 129,732 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Oct 2026
Mileage
129,732 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2025
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,768 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T888 JWR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
5 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T888 JWR was last recorded at 129,732 miles on 22 Oct 2025, 4,969 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,763 miles · 24 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,969 miles
Average per year
7,768 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 129,732 miles
  • 2024 – 124,763 miles
  • 2023 – 119,656 miles
  • 2022 – 113,284 miles
  • 2021 – 105,516 miles
  • 2020 – 97,895 miles
  • 2019 – 84,354 miles
  • 2018 – 74,997 miles
  • 2017 – 61,195 miles
  • 2016 – 54,092 miles
  • 2014 – 43,129 miles
  • 2013 – 34,497 miles
  • 2012 – 26,334 miles
  • 2011 – 19,991 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,732 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced poor beam image (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced poor beam image (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Factory covers fitted obscuring testable items

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Secondary bonnet catch had to be free off to enable under bonnet checks

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 6 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,732 miles (+4,969)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    129,732 miles
    Test number
    965673018900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass124,763 miles (+5,107)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    124,763 miles
    Test number
    550667312227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass119,656 miles (+6,372)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    119,656 miles
    Test number
    595346247058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass113,284 miles (+7,768)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    113,284 miles
    Test number
    545738520919
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass105,516 miles (+7,621)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    105,516 miles
    Test number
    408093809160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass97,895 miles (+13,541)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    97,895 miles
    Test number
    763980578351
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass84,354 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    84,354 miles
    Test number
    626246140847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail84,354 miles (+9,357)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,354 miles
    Test number
    192061246810
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass74,997 miles (+29)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    74,997 miles
    Test number
    335626163739
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced poor beam image (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced poor beam image (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFactory covers fitted obscuring testable items
    • AdvisorySecondary bonnet catch had to be free off to enable under bonnet checks

  10. Fail74,968 miles (+13,773)1 failure2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,968 miles
    Test number
    629610278083
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced poor beam image (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced poor beam image (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFactory covers fitted obscuring testable items
    • AdvisorySecondary bonnet catch had to be free off to enable under bonnet checks

  11. Pass61,195 miles (+130)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    61,195 miles
    Test number
    738267177554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail61,065 miles (+6,973)2 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,065 miles
    Test number
    420866095796
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside 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 Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass54,092 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    54,092 miles
    Test number
    878003502931
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel binding when rotated
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres deteriorated, deep cracks all around, cords not showing
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  14. Fail54,092 miles (+10,963)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,092 miles
    Test number
    113003158385
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel binding when rotated
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres deteriorated, deep cracks all around, cords not showing
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  15. Pass43,129 miles (+8,632)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    43,129 miles
    Test number
    348473534454
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking,
    • NoteN/s/f tyre deep cut on sidewall,

  16. Pass34,497 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    34,497 miles
    Test number
    488861523290
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOSR+NSR tyres side wall perished

  17. Fail34,497 miles (+8,163)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,497 miles
    Test number
    106481023212
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOSR+NSR tyres side wall perished

  18. Pass26,334 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    26,334 miles
    Test number
    786856032214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail26,334 miles (+6,343)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,334 miles
    Test number
    428637622275
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass19,991 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    19,991 miles
    Test number
    309089341201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T888 JWR

Does T888 JWR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T888 JWR is valid until 26 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T888 JWR?
The MOT on T888 JWR is valid until 26 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T888 JWR done?
T888 JWR was recorded at 129,732 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2025, an average of 7,768 miles a year.
Has T888 JWR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T888 JWR has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on T888 JWR 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 T888 JWR find?
T888 JWR passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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