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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

K88 DCLMOT history

K88 DCL is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 9 Jul 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 239,061 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2025.

K88 DCL black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Jul 2026
Mileage
239,061 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,620 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K88 DCL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
28 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K88 DCL was last recorded at 239,061 miles on 10 Jul 2025, 64 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
238,997 miles · 16 May 2024
Between the last two tests
64 miles
Average per year
9,620 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 239,061 miles
  • 2024 – 238,997 miles
  • 2023 – 238,788 miles
  • 2022 – 238,762 miles
  • 2021 – 237,561 miles
  • 2020 – 235,732 miles
  • 2018 – 226,861 miles
  • 2017 – 214,317 miles
  • 2016 – 200,571 miles
  • 2015 – 185,063 miles
  • 2014 – 180,269 miles
  • 2013 – 169,710 miles
  • 2011 – 155,558 miles
  • 2010 – 144,318 miles
  • 2009 – 124,719 miles
  • 2008 – 113,010 miles
  • 2007 – 92,565 miles
  • 2006 – 64,275 miles
  • 2005 – 49,817 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass239,061 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass239,061 miles (+64)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    239,061 miles
    Test number
    891232269169
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail238,997 miles (+209)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    238,997 miles
    Test number
    504971084682
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle section (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass238,788 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    238,788 miles
    Test number
    593650302708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail238,762 miles (+1,201)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    238,762 miles
    Test number
    358980648609
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass237,561 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    237,561 miles
    Test number
    366704672861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail237,561 miles (+1,829)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,561 miles
    Test number
    835718378635
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded all metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass235,732 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    235,732 miles
    Test number
    905429167421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail235,732 miles (+8,871)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,732 miles
    Test number
    512155105621
    • MajorAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass226,861 miles (+12,544)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    226,861 miles
    Test number
    614100473617
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass214,317 miles (+13,746)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    214,317 miles
    Test number
    791262989519
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre cracked on inner sidewall

  11. Pass200,571 miles (+15,508)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    200,571 miles
    Test number
    144967950139
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass185,063 miles (+4,794)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    185,063 miles
    Test number
    288388615401
    • AdvisoryRear parking brake passed on limit-exhaust and mountings corroded
    • AdvisoryTop mounts slight lift and noisy-wishbone bushes perished
    • AdvisoryX2 ball joints slight play and boots deteriated
    • AdvisoryX2 outter cv boot deteriated-all tyres on limit and edges bald
    • AdvisoryX2 rear axle bushes perished-heat shield inseucre

  13. Pass180,269 miles (+10,559)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    180,269 miles
    Test number
    775097344307
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass169,710 miles (+2,210)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    169,710 miles
    Test number
    576840853347
    • NoteAll brake discs corroded

  15. Pass167,500 miles (+11,942)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    167,500 miles
    Test number
    265016453060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass155,558 miles (+11,240)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    155,558 miles
    Test number
    468616031416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass144,318 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    144,318 miles
    Test number
    830477130353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail144,318 miles (+19,599)1 dangerous7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,318 miles
    Test number
    622297930398
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  19. Pass124,719 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    124,719 miles
    Test number
    733211239386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail124,719 miles (+11,709)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,719 miles
    Test number
    192091139384
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass113,010 miles (+20,445)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    113,010 miles
    Test number
    444061608472
    • NoteDrivers seat tilt handle missing

  22. Pass92,565 miles (+549)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    92,565 miles
    Test number
    540013717390
    • NoteOffside front tyre outer sidewall is cracking.

  23. Fail92,016 miles (+27,741)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,016 miles
    Test number
    332337307311
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteOffside front tyre outer sidewall is cracking.

  24. Pass64,275 miles (+14,458)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    64,275 miles
    Test number
    372611716383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass49,817 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    49,817 miles
    Test number
    913051115343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K88 DCL

Does K88 DCL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K88 DCL expired on 9 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K88 DCL?
The MOT on K88 DCL expired on 9 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K88 DCL done?
K88 DCL was recorded at 239,061 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2025, an average of 9,620 miles a year.
Has K88 DCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K88 DCL has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2024.
Has the mileage on K88 DCL 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 DCL find?
K88 DCL passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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