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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

T88 TJYMOT history

T88 TJY is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Feb 2008. Its MOT is valid until 3 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 34,358 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Apr 2027
Mileage
34,358 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,803 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T88 TJY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
15 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T88 TJY was last recorded at 34,358 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 2,153 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
32,205 miles · 4 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,153 miles
Average per year
1,803 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 34,358 miles
  • 2025 – 32,205 miles
  • 2024 – 30,345 miles
  • 2023 – 28,529 miles
  • 2022 – 26,993 miles
  • 2021 – 24,898 miles
  • 2020 – 23,985 miles
  • 2019 – 22,913 miles
  • 2018 – 21,886 miles
  • 2017 – 20,799 miles
  • 2016 – 19,588 miles
  • 2015 – 16,495 miles
  • 2014 – 14,632 miles
  • 2013 – 12,194 miles
  • 2012 – 9,865 miles
  • 2011 – 7,168 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass34,358 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 24 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass34,358 miles (+2,153)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    34,358 miles
    Test number
    810246439247
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  2. Pass32,205 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    32,205 miles
    Test number
    558661474844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail32,149 miles (+1,804)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,149 miles
    Test number
    360319294535
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass30,345 miles (+1,816)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    30,345 miles
    Test number
    376757752313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass28,529 miles (+1,536)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    28,529 miles
    Test number
    776985967783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass26,993 miles (+2,095)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    26,993 miles
    Test number
    718877235006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass24,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    24,898 miles
    Test number
    681754225761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail24,890 miles (+905)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,890 miles
    Test number
    112529303547
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  9. Pass23,985 miles (+1,072)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    23,985 miles
    Test number
    655381033606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass22,913 miles (+1,027)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    22,913 miles
    Test number
    194342155897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass21,886 miles (+1,087)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    21,886 miles
    Test number
    334149871525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass20,799 miles (+1,211)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    20,799 miles
    Test number
    869207028552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass19,588 miles (+3,093)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    19,588 miles
    Test number
    709500433353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass16,495 miles (+42)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    16,495 miles
    Test number
    347620335003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail16,453 miles (+1,821)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,453 miles
    Test number
    115526625089
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass14,632 miles (+2,438)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    14,632 miles
    Test number
    508151344074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass12,194 miles (+2,329)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    12,194 miles
    Test number
    166913643049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass9,865 miles (+2,697)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    9,865 miles
    Test number
    785060042042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass7,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    7,168 miles
    Test number
    167575051407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T88 TJY

Does T88 TJY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T88 TJY is valid until 3 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T88 TJY?
The MOT on T88 TJY is valid until 3 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T88 TJY done?
T88 TJY was recorded at 34,358 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 1,803 miles a year.
Has T88 TJY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T88 TJY has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T88 TJY 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 TJY find?
T88 TJY passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe; offside rear nail in tyre.

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