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Yellow · Petrol · 2012 · 1,197 cc

K88 GSSMOT history

K88 GSS is a yellow petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 17 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 66,049 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

K88 GSS yellow Volkswagen Beetle – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
66,049 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,175 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K88 GSS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
17 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K88 GSS was last recorded at 66,049 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 4,957 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,092 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,957 miles
Average per year
5,175 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 66,049 miles
  • 2024 – 61,092 miles
  • 2023 – 56,587 miles
  • 2022 – 51,922 miles
  • 2021 – 47,208 miles
  • 2020 – 42,385 miles
  • 2019 – 38,954 miles
  • 2018 – 32,352 miles
  • 2017 – 25,432 miles
  • 2016 – 19,805 miles
  • 2015 – 14,124 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,049 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Baby seat fitted to osr only a partial seat belt check carried out

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

13 tests since 26 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,049 miles (+4,957)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    66,049 miles
    Test number
    968833720161
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass61,092 miles (+4,505)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    61,092 miles
    Test number
    336501296443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass56,587 miles (+4,665)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    56,587 miles
    Test number
    924429532158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass51,922 miles (+4,714)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    51,922 miles
    Test number
    543900134272
    • AdvisoryOsf outer drive shaft boot rubber cracking and split slightly

  5. Pass47,208 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    47,208 miles
    Test number
    597745016095
    • AdvisoryBaby seat fitted to osr only a partial seat belt check carried out

  6. Fail47,191 miles (+4,806)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,191 miles
    Test number
    135400090754
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBaby seat fitted to osr only a partial seat belt check carried out

  7. Pass42,385 miles (+3,431)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    42,385 miles
    Test number
    465473908309
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass38,954 miles (+6,602)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    38,954 miles
    Test number
    589995417649
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTPMS warning light illuminated

  9. Pass32,352 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    32,352 miles
    Test number
    173446418466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail32,350 miles (+6,918)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,350 miles
    Test number
    421998057083
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass25,432 miles (+5,627)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    25,432 miles
    Test number
    579851771387
    • AdvisoryPlastic underfloor panels ftd which obscure some checkable items

  12. Pass19,805 miles (+5,681)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    19,805 miles
    Test number
    390313406508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass14,124 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    14,124 miles
    Test number
    314507477767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K88 GSS

Does K88 GSS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K88 GSS is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on K88 GSS?
The MOT on K88 GSS is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K88 GSS done?
K88 GSS was recorded at 66,049 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 5,175 miles a year.
Has K88 GSS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K88 GSS has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on K88 GSS 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 GSS find?
K88 GSS passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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