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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

K88 LAUMOT history

K88 LAU is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 111,528 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

K88 LAU blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Dec 2026
Mileage
111,528 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,319 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K88 LAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K88 LAU was last recorded at 111,528 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 9,845 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
101,683 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
9,845 miles
Average per year
8,319 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 111,528 miles
  • 2024 – 101,683 miles
  • 2023 – 93,265 miles
  • 2022 – 84,726 miles
  • 2021 – 76,180 miles
  • 2020 – 69,896 miles
  • 2019 – 64,811 miles
  • 2018 – 57,308 miles
  • 2017 – 44,975 miles
  • 2016 – 35,610 miles
  • 2015 – 28,552 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,528 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 18 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,528 miles (+9,845)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    111,528 miles
    Test number
    313919794705
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass101,683 miles (+8,418)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    101,683 miles
    Test number
    983009178436
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass93,265 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    93,265 miles
    Test number
    484699185732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail93,244 miles (+8,518)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,244 miles
    Test number
    968490240130
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass84,726 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    84,726 miles
    Test number
    766419369597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail84,726 miles (+8,546)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,726 miles
    Test number
    152344617094
    • Repaired at testHeadlamps matched pair incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

  7. Pass76,180 miles (+6,284)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    76,180 miles
    Test number
    419583316747
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass69,896 miles (+5,085)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    69,896 miles
    Test number
    840076375019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass64,811 miles (+7,503)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    64,811 miles
    Test number
    753041382519
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass57,308 miles (+12,333)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    57,308 miles
    Test number
    553001153346
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass44,975 miles (+9,365)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    44,975 miles
    Test number
    191087949732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass35,610 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    35,610 miles
    Test number
    145739818772
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Fail35,610 miles (+7,058)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,610 miles
    Test number
    994138424880
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass28,552 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    28,552 miles
    Test number
    383555242335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K88 LAU

Does K88 LAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K88 LAU is valid until 27 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on K88 LAU?
The MOT on K88 LAU is valid until 27 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 LAU done?
K88 LAU was recorded at 111,528 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 8,319 miles a year.
Has K88 LAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K88 LAU has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on K88 LAU 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 LAU find?
K88 LAU passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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