Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc
T88 MHDMOT history
T88 MHD is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 137,677 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 137,677 mi
- At MOT on 26 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 13 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 8,338 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T88 MHD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 8 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T88 MHD was last recorded at 137,677 miles on 26 Sept 2026, 18,419 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 119,258 miles · 1 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 18,419 miles
- Average per year
- 8,338 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 137,677 miles
- 2025 – 119,258 miles
- 2024 – 99,485 miles
- 2023 – 88,765 miles
- 2022 – 85,000 miles
- 2021 – 81,347 miles
- 2020 – 78,844 miles
- 2019 – 75,980 miles
- 2018 – 70,037 miles
- 2017 – 63,745 miles
- 2016 – 56,108 miles
- 2015 – 45,711 miles
- 2014 – 38,584 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass137,677 miles
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
17 tests since 7 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass137,677 miles (+18,419)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 137,677 miles
- Test number
- 588451461235
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass119,258 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 119,258 miles
- Test number
- 815536047269
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail119,258 miles (+19,773)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,258 miles
- Test number
- 961237217916
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass99,485 miles (+10,720)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 99,485 miles
- Test number
- 277440122250
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bushes on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass88,765 miles (+3,765)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 88,765 miles
- Test number
- 698884193167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,000 miles (+3,653)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 85,000 miles
- Test number
- 971516046182
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass81,347 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 81,347 miles
- Test number
- 880014676974
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail81,347 miles (+2,503)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,347 miles
- Test number
- 261749335510
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass78,844 miles (+2,864)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 78,844 miles
- Test number
- 153160731524
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,980 miles (+5,943)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 75,980 miles
- Test number
- 110358679055
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass70,037 miles (+6,292)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 70,037 miles
- Test number
- 897974545871
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,745 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 63,745 miles
- Test number
- 584385775510
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,745 miles (+7,637)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,745 miles
- Test number
- 331236491356
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Pass56,108 miles (+10,397)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 56,108 miles
- Test number
- 718513091508
- AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner
Pass45,711 miles (+7,127)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 45,711 miles
- Test number
- 784798198764
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,584 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 38,584 miles
- Test number
- 437445614406
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,584 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,584 miles
- Test number
- 508041014359
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Questions about T88 MHD
- Does T88 MHD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T88 MHD is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T88 MHD?
- The MOT on T88 MHD is valid until 12 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T88 MHD done?
- T88 MHD was recorded at 137,677 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2026, an average of 8,338 miles a year.
- Has T88 MHD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T88 MHD has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on T88 MHD 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 MHD find?
- T88 MHD passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush on both sides; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, and 3 more.
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