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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc

K88 ARFMOT history

K88 ARF is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Jun 2010. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 201,991 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

K88 ARF silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
201,991 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
11,261 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K88 ARF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
21 Jun 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K88 ARF was last recorded at 201,991 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 87 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
201,904 miles · 6 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
87 miles
Average per year
11,261 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 201,991 miles
  • 2025 – 186,558 miles
  • 2024 – 173,186 miles
  • 2023 – 158,892 miles
  • 2022 – 146,964 miles
  • 2021 – 134,877 miles
  • 2020 – 121,564 miles
  • 2019 – 111,600 miles
  • 2018 – 100,759 miles
  • 2017 – 89,574 miles
  • 2016 – 81,031 miles
  • 2015 – 71,904 miles
  • 2014 – 61,508 miles
  • 2013 – 51,383 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass201,991 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn between 2-4 mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryUnder trays fittedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT TRALING ARM

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 23 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass201,991 miles (+87)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    201,991 miles
    Test number
    362598252420
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn between 2-4 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  2. Fail201,904 miles (+15,346)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,904 miles
    Test number
    241420539891
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn between 2-4 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  3. Pass186,558 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    186,558 miles
    Test number
    924850653477
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  4. Fail186,558 miles (+13,372)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,558 miles
    Test number
    676848866151
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  5. Pass173,186 miles (+112)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    173,186 miles
    Test number
    952678940479
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT TRALING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRALING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail173,074 miles (+14,182)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,074 miles
    Test number
    151751308771
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT TRALING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRALING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass158,892 miles (+11,928)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    158,892 miles
    Test number
    139730899180
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass146,964 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    146,964 miles
    Test number
    912686077413
    • 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))

  9. Fail146,960 miles (+12,083)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,960 miles
    Test number
    128786531795
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  10. Pass134,877 miles (+13,313)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    134,877 miles
    Test number
    184297508958
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass121,564 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    121,564 miles
    Test number
    248873982793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail121,564 miles (+9,964)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,564 miles
    Test number
    169963368656
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass111,600 miles (+10,841)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    111,600 miles
    Test number
    683404182545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass100,759 miles (+5)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    100,759 miles
    Test number
    224587723730
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTo secure one side of exhaust clamp a jubilee clip has been used, so slight play in clamp.

  15. Fail100,754 miles (+11,180)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,754 miles
    Test number
    315628535752
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass89,574 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    89,574 miles
    Test number
    339194039232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail89,546 miles (+868)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,546 miles
    Test number
    808119330984
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

  18. Pass88,678 miles (+7,647)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    88,678 miles
    Test number
    940034353713
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass81,031 miles (+9,127)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    81,031 miles
    Test number
    931812948360
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass71,904 miles (+10,396)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    71,904 miles
    Test number
    409031775183
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass61,508 miles (+10,125)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    61,508 miles
    Test number
    135475664106
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront tyres close to wear bands & worn on edges

  22. Pass51,383 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    51,383 miles
    Test number
    315053043109
    • Note205/55/16 - 555/555 - 566/433 - S/S
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Fail51,383 miles2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,383 miles
    Test number
    998033643175
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Note205/55/16 - 555/555 - 566/433 - S/S
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about K88 ARF

Does K88 ARF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K88 ARF is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on K88 ARF?
The MOT on K88 ARF is valid until 8 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 ARF done?
K88 ARF was recorded at 201,991 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 11,261 miles a year.
Has K88 ARF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K88 ARF has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on K88 ARF 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 ARF find?
K88 ARF passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 7 advisories: front suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower ball joints; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes splitting; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges, and 4 more.

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