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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2015 · 1,968 cc

K88 ALRMOT history

K88 ALR is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Dec 2015. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 81,889 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

K88 ALR blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Oct 2027
Mileage
81,889 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,832 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K88 ALR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
17 Dec 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K88 ALR was last recorded at 81,889 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 9,030 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
72,859 miles · 24 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
9,030 miles
Average per year
6,832 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,889 miles
  • 2025 – 72,859 miles
  • 2024 – 63,818 miles
  • 2023 – 55,890 miles
  • 2022 – 49,961 miles
  • 2021 – 44,208 miles
  • 2020 – 38,717 miles
  • 2019 – 34,672 miles
  • 2018 – 28,261 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,889 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in front screen (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

Full MOT history

10 tests since 17 Dec 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,889 miles (+9,030)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    81,889 miles
    Test number
    760508895264
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in front screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass72,859 miles (+9,041)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    72,859 miles
    Test number
    984232658500
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass63,818 miles (+7,928)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    63,818 miles
    Test number
    414338839687
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in front screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass55,890 miles (+5,929)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    55,890 miles
    Test number
    524156287073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass49,961 miles (+5,753)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    49,961 miles
    Test number
    254194673027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass44,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    44,208 miles
    Test number
    184011905687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail44,208 miles (+5,491)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,208 miles
    Test number
    302094804406
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass38,717 miles (+4,045)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    38,717 miles
    Test number
    957002578898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass34,672 miles (+6,411)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    34,672 miles
    Test number
    889760623690
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass28,261 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    28,261 miles
    Test number
    938843117510
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Questions about K88 ALR

Does K88 ALR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K88 ALR is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on K88 ALR?
The MOT on K88 ALR is valid until 22 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K88 ALR done?
K88 ALR was recorded at 81,889 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 6,832 miles a year.
Has K88 ALR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K88 ALR has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on K88 ALR 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 K88 ALR find?
K88 ALR passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in front screen; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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