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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,984 cc

K88 LTLMOT history

K88 LTL is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 29 May 2003. Its MOT expired on 4 Jul 2023 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 93,260 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Jul 2023
Mileage
93,260 mi
At MOT on 4 Jul 2022
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,849 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K88 LTL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 May 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

K88 LTL was last recorded at 93,260 miles on 4 Jul 2022, 1,206 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,054 miles · 5 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
1,206 miles
Average per year
3,849 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 93,260 miles
  • 2021 – 92,054 miles
  • 2020 – 90,714 miles
  • 2019 – 90,237 miles
  • 2017 – 88,875 miles
  • 2016 – 81,633 miles
  • 2015 – 77,556 miles
  • 2014 – 73,658 miles
  • 2013 – 68,938 miles
  • 2012 – 65,031 miles
  • 2011 – 64,857 miles
  • 2010 – 60,262 miles
  • 2009 – 53,616 miles
  • 2008 – 43,407 miles
  • 2007 – 39,497 miles
  • 2006 – 30,786 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,260 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryWindscreen damaged on a zone

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

29 tests since 10 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,260 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    93,260 miles
    Test number
    367531836530
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damaged on a zone

  2. Fail93,260 miles (+1,206)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,260 miles
    Test number
    575845115074
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit co vol 0.583 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim not tested light pattern not corect (4.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damaged on a zone

  3. Pass92,054 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    92,054 miles
    Test number
    519376464588
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront SCRREN DAMEGE TO A ZONE
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail92,054 miles (+1,340)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,054 miles
    Test number
    158875061461
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass90,714 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    90,714 miles
    Test number
    599040183852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail90,714 miles (+477)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,714 miles
    Test number
    674023189194
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass90,237 miles (+1,362)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    90,237 miles
    Test number
    118418960138
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryReversing lamp does not emit a steady white light

  8. Pass88,875 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    88,875 miles
    Test number
    170313591170
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides trailing bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail88,875 miles (+7,242)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,875 miles
    Test number
    580844946310
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides trailing bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass81,633 miles (+4,077)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    81,633 miles
    Test number
    307503857613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass77,556 miles (+3,898)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    77,556 miles
    Test number
    286372139777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass73,658 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    73,658 miles
    Test number
    848089844399
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail73,658 miles (+4,720)1 dangerous7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,658 miles
    Test number
    716117244306
    • DangerousBoth rear brake discs badley corroded
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

  14. Pass68,938 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    68,938 miles
    Test number
    247703853397
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth n/s tyres have cuts in outer sidewall beadings but no canvas showing

  15. Fail68,938 miles (+3,907)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,938 miles
    Test number
    559968543338
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth n/s tyres have cuts in outer sidewall beadings but no canvas showing

  16. Pass65,031 miles (+174)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    65,031 miles
    Test number
    697498542370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass64,857 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    64,857 miles
    Test number
    345673351302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail64,857 miles (+4,595)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,857 miles
    Test number
    228813851390
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass60,262 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    60,262 miles
    Test number
    241168850344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail60,262 miles (+6,646)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,262 miles
    Test number
    480118250384
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass53,616 miles (+4,087)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    53,616 miles
    Test number
    592855459358
    • NoteAdvise n/s/f tyre has sidewall damage

  22. Pass49,529 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    49,529 miles
    Test number
    711727949177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail49,529 miles (+6,122)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,529 miles
    Test number
    940527049127
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  24. Pass43,407 miles (+3,910)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    43,407 miles
    Test number
    222824648440
    • NoteService brake spongy . no reversing lamps working.

  25. Pass39,497 miles (+2,247)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    39,497 miles
    Test number
    333176687437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass37,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    37,250 miles
    Test number
    872483097066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail37,250 miles (+6,464)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,250 miles
    Test number
    831603197060
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  28. Pass30,786 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    30,786 miles
    Test number
    550420806190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail30,786 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,786 miles
    Test number
    703580006133
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about K88 LTL

Does K88 LTL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K88 LTL expired on 4 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K88 LTL?
The MOT on K88 LTL expired on 4 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K88 LTL done?
K88 LTL was recorded at 93,260 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2022, an average of 3,849 miles a year.
Has K88 LTL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K88 LTL has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on K88 LTL 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 LTL find?
K88 LTL passed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2022 with 2 advisories: offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; windscreen damaged on a zone.

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