Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc
T88 SMTMOT history
T88 SMT is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 117,117 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 117,117 mi
- At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 15 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 5,650 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T88 SMT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 5 Mar 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T88 SMT was last recorded at 117,117 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 2,297 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 114,820 miles · 24 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,297 miles
- Average per year
- 5,650 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 117,117 miles
- 2024 – 114,820 miles
- 2023 – 110,551 miles
- 2022 – 108,278 miles
- 2021 – 103,171 miles
- 2020 – 100,637 miles
- 2019 – 96,749 miles
- 2018 – 95,593 miles
- 2016 – 86,218 miles
- 2015 – 76,758 miles
- 2014 – 67,329 miles
- 2013 – 57,003 miles
- 2012 – 47,669 miles
- 2011 – 37,430 miles
- 2010 – 26,688 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass117,117 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
23 tests since 1 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass117,117 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 117,117 miles
- Test number
- 405823231019
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail117,116 miles (+2,296)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,116 miles
- Test number
- 387510277255
- DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested Rear brakes worn (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass114,820 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 114,820 miles
- Test number
- 535241642569
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail114,820 miles (+4,269)4 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,820 miles
- Test number
- 958249474888
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated very close to splitting (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very badly worn on inner edge close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass110,551 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 110,551 miles
- Test number
- 569808777081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail110,549 miles (+2,271)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,549 miles
- Test number
- 716821028766
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Pass108,278 miles (+5,107)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 108,278 miles
- Test number
- 283690488758
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass103,171 miles (+2,534)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 103,171 miles
- Test number
- 113952613652
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,637 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 100,637 miles
- Test number
- 752286477725
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,637 miles (+3,888)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,637 miles
- Test number
- 258764059051
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear slight brake bind
Pass96,749 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 96,749 miles
- Test number
- 134055511207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,749 miles (+1,156)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,749 miles
- Test number
- 379911610188
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre is cracking
Pass95,593 miles (+9,375)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 95,593 miles
- Test number
- 714398201975
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,218 miles (+9,460)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 86,218 miles
- Test number
- 539384948465
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,758 miles (+9,429)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 76,758 miles
- Test number
- 456037685093
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteBoth rear tyres are cracking
- NoteNearside rear road wheel has rim damage
Pass67,329 miles (+10,326)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 67,329 miles
- Test number
- 396258784040
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,003 miles (+9,334)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 57,003 miles
- Test number
- 679221963081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,669 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 47,669 miles
- Test number
- 986756952016
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,669 miles (+10,239)1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,669 miles
- Test number
- 388556652079
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- 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)
- NoteNear side rear twin side light is not working
Pass37,430 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 37,430 miles
- Test number
- 309196351065
- NoteTc light on dash
Fail37,430 miles (+10,742)2 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,430 miles
- Test number
- 798286051062
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- NoteTc light on dash
Pass26,688 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 26,688 miles
- Test number
- 731440760022
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail26,687 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,687 miles
- Test number
- 220140860061
- FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
Questions about T88 SMT
- Does T88 SMT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T88 SMT is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T88 SMT?
- The MOT on T88 SMT is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T88 SMT done?
- T88 SMT was recorded at 117,117 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 5,650 miles a year.
- Has T88 SMT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T88 SMT has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on T88 SMT 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 SMT find?
- T88 SMT passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush.
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