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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

V88 GVEMOT history

V88 GVE is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 92,020 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.

V88 GVE blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Oct 2026
Mileage
92,020 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,117 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V88 GVE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
13 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V88 GVE was last recorded at 92,020 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 2,096 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,924 miles · 1 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,096 miles
Average per year
3,117 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 92,020 miles
  • 2024 – 89,924 miles
  • 2023 – 89,196 miles
  • 2022 – 84,588 miles
  • 2021 – 80,515 miles
  • 2020 – 74,921 miles
  • 2019 – 71,803 miles
  • 2018 – 69,885 miles
  • 2017 – 61,906 miles
  • 2016 – 58,796 miles
  • 2015 – 55,093 miles
  • 2014 – 50,631 miles
  • 2013 – 46,955 miles
  • 2012 – 46,308 miles
  • 2011 – 45,702 miles
  • 2010 – 45,246 miles
  • 2009 – 44,745 miles
  • 2008 – 41,586 miles
  • 2007 – 37,063 miles
  • 2006 – 32,536 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,020 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Centre exhaust bracket broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

29 tests since 21 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,020 miles1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    92,020 miles
    Test number
    745443807365
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  2. Fail92,020 miles (+2,096)1 repaired1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,020 miles
    Test number
    557335290337
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  3. Pass89,924 miles (+728)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    89,924 miles
    Test number
    319974513695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass89,196 miles (+4,608)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    89,196 miles
    Test number
    210467946102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass84,588 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    84,588 miles
    Test number
    975209871389
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket broken

  6. Fail84,588 miles (+4,073)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,588 miles
    Test number
    332968032310
    • MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users antifreeze (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket broken

  7. Pass80,515 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    80,515 miles
    Test number
    543870780981
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySecondary bonnet catch broken

  8. Fail80,515 miles (+5,594)2 dangerous3 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,515 miles
    Test number
    141126273195
    • DangerousNearside Rear 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 175 80 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing and insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySecondary bonnet catch broken

  9. Pass74,921 miles (+3,118)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    74,921 miles
    Test number
    782450950314
    • MinorFront Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  10. Pass71,803 miles (+1,918)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    71,803 miles
    Test number
    904528879857
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit/ recommend replacing (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass69,885 miles (+7,979)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    69,885 miles
    Test number
    471407292743
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass61,906 miles (+3,110)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    61,906 miles
    Test number
    319118814587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass58,796 miles (+3,703)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    58,796 miles
    Test number
    708486935187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,093 miles (+4,462)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    55,093 miles
    Test number
    252452702250
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass50,631 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    50,631 miles
    Test number
    925407584206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail50,631 miles (+3,676)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,631 miles
    Test number
    326367984437
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass46,955 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    46,955 miles
    Test number
    917214453246
    • NoteExhaust centre section mounting bracket is fractured. Exhaust is still secure for MoT.

  18. Fail46,955 miles (+647)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,955 miles
    Test number
    595033253247
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteExhaust centre section mounting bracket is fractured. Exhaust is still secure for MoT.

  19. Pass46,308 miles (+606)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    46,308 miles
    Test number
    895051242280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass45,702 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    45,702 miles
    Test number
    957544941280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail45,702 miles (+456)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,702 miles
    Test number
    709842041292
    • DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureInner Front Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureInner Front Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  22. Pass45,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    45,246 miles
    Test number
    501540250219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail45,246 miles (+501)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,246 miles
    Test number
    471590150237
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  24. Pass44,745 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    44,745 miles
    Test number
    312337859456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail44,745 miles (+3,159)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,745 miles
    Test number
    603347159200
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

  26. Pass41,586 miles (+4,523)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    41,586 miles
    Test number
    673951468261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass37,063 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    37,063 miles
    Test number
    623966957265
    • NoteWipers starting to smear

  28. Fail37,063 miles (+4,527)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,063 miles
    Test number
    844096557219
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteWipers starting to smear

  29. Pass32,536 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    32,536 miles
    Test number
    721804066246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V88 GVE

Does V88 GVE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V88 GVE expired on 20 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V88 GVE?
The MOT on V88 GVE expired on 20 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V88 GVE done?
V88 GVE was recorded at 92,020 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 3,117 miles a year.
Has V88 GVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V88 GVE has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on V88 GVE 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 V88 GVE find?
V88 GVE passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 11 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched; fluid leak, but not excessive coolant; items removed from driver's view prior to test, and 9 more.

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