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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

T88 WAKMOT history

T88 WAK is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 108,762 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
108,762 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,168 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T88 WAK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T88 WAK was last recorded at 108,762 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 7,863 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,899 miles · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
7,863 miles
Average per year
6,168 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,762 miles
  • 2025 – 100,899 miles
  • 2024 – 92,722 miles
  • 2023 – 89,235 miles
  • 2022 – 86,052 miles
  • 2021 – 83,923 miles
  • 2020 – 82,280 miles
  • 2019 – 77,602 miles
  • 2018 – 72,921 miles
  • 2017 – 64,703 miles
  • 2016 – 55,681 miles
  • 2015 – 40,914 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,762 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm, also wearing on inner and outer edges -205/55/R16 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread and on edges, also wearing on edges, 3 mm - 205/55/R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm, also wearing on inner and outer edges -205/55/R16 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread and on edges, also wearing on edges, 3 mm - 205/55/R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryPark symbol on dash illuminates by the operation of rear fog lamp switch but does not affect exterior lights
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

15 tests since 27 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,762 miles (+7,863)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    108,762 miles
    Test number
    943039501475
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm, also wearing on inner and outer edges -205/55/R16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread and on edges, also wearing on edges, 3 mm - 205/55/R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm, also wearing on inner and outer edges -205/55/R16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread and on edges, also wearing on edges, 3 mm - 205/55/R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPark symbol on dash illuminates by the operation of rear fog lamp switch but does not affect exterior lights
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass100,899 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    100,899 miles
    Test number
    973417876549
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail100,899 miles (+8,177)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,899 miles
    Test number
    787501031893
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass92,722 miles (+3,487)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    92,722 miles
    Test number
    338133770234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass89,235 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    89,235 miles
    Test number
    789957036611
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored & corroded- plus over heated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail89,234 miles (+3,182)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,234 miles
    Test number
    780010935573
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored & corroded- plus over heated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass86,052 miles (+2,129)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    86,052 miles
    Test number
    490505361588
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and arms and bushes parished (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres stepping and cracking 205/55/16vr
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp broken
    • AdvisoryN/s/r handbrake performance slightly low reading
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wearing inside edges and cracking 205/55/16vr

  8. Pass83,923 miles (+1,643)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    83,923 miles
    Test number
    745106528329
    • AdvisoryFront under tray slightly loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension arms bushes cracking
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion centre exhaust clamp
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion rear subframe

  9. Pass82,280 miles (+4,678)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    82,280 miles
    Test number
    154575414226
    • 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 Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass77,602 miles (+4,681)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    77,602 miles
    Test number
    207390209608
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass72,921 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    72,921 miles
    Test number
    829087190262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail72,921 miles (+8,218)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,921 miles
    Test number
    867976427491
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  13. Pass64,703 miles (+9,022)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    64,703 miles
    Test number
    636080134610
    • 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)

  14. Pass55,681 miles (+14,767)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    55,681 miles
    Test number
    573664184442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,914 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    40,914 miles
    Test number
    655618055021
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T88 WAK

Does T88 WAK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T88 WAK is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T88 WAK?
The MOT on T88 WAK is valid until 1 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 WAK done?
T88 WAK was recorded at 108,762 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 6,168 miles a year.
Has T88 WAK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T88 WAK has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T88 WAK 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 WAK find?
T88 WAK passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 13 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm, also wearing on inner and outer edges -205/55/r16; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt, and 10 more.

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