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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

T88 FACMOT history

T88 FAC is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Jul 2009. Its MOT expired on 16 Jul 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 178,634 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Jul 2026
Mileage
178,634 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2025
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
12,104 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T88 FAC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
20 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T88 FAC was last recorded at 178,634 miles on 17 Jul 2025, 11,146 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,488 miles · 3 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
11,146 miles
Average per year
12,104 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 178,634 miles
  • 2024 – 167,488 miles
  • 2023 – 154,308 miles
  • 2022 – 141,254 miles
  • 2021 – 130,159 miles
  • 2020 – 120,680 miles
  • 2019 – 104,593 miles
  • 2018 – 87,150 miles
  • 2017 – 69,979 miles
  • 2016 – 60,463 miles
  • 2015 – 49,794 miles
  • 2014 – 44,436 miles
  • 2013 – 36,415 miles
  • 2012 – 21,355 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,634 miles
  • 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 19 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,634 miles (+11,146)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    178,634 miles
    Test number
    117628902808
    • 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass167,488 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    167,488 miles
    Test number
    168153865072
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail167,488 miles (+13,180)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,488 miles
    Test number
    782418717340
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass154,308 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    154,308 miles
    Test number
    629429496843
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Mishaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both rear outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  5. Fail154,308 miles (+13,054)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,308 miles
    Test number
    794813118431
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Mishaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both rear outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  6. Pass141,254 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    141,254 miles
    Test number
    958943436603
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail141,254 miles (+11,095)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,254 miles
    Test number
    394477047179
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass130,159 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    130,159 miles
    Test number
    812229885397
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail130,159 miles (+9,479)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,159 miles
    Test number
    135237793907
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass120,680 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    120,680 miles
    Test number
    435904083453
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail120,677 miles (+16,084)3 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,677 miles
    Test number
    187634036604
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass104,593 miles (+16)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    104,593 miles
    Test number
    138139018868
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  13. Fail104,577 miles (+17,427)2 dangerous4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,577 miles
    Test number
    392276332269
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  14. Pass87,150 miles (+17,171)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    87,150 miles
    Test number
    924236413084
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose

  15. Pass69,979 miles (+9,516)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    69,979 miles
    Test number
    607791271077
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  16. Pass60,463 miles (+10,669)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    60,463 miles
    Test number
    672183780268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,794 miles (+5,358)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    49,794 miles
    Test number
    826323005142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,436 miles (+8,021)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    44,436 miles
    Test number
    395091294187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,415 miles (+15,060)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    36,415 miles
    Test number
    208630803206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass21,355 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    21,355 miles
    Test number
    906851002223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T88 FAC

Does T88 FAC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T88 FAC expired on 16 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T88 FAC?
The MOT on T88 FAC expired on 16 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T88 FAC done?
T88 FAC was recorded at 178,634 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2025, an average of 12,104 miles a year.
Has T88 FAC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T88 FAC has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on T88 FAC 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 T88 FAC find?
T88 FAC passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2025 with 8 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 5 more.

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