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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,984 cc

K88 LTXMOT history

K88 LTX is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 168,730 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

K88 LTX silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Feb 2027
Mileage
168,730 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,530 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K88 LTX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
16 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K88 LTX was last recorded at 168,730 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 2,949 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,781 miles · 1 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,949 miles
Average per year
7,530 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,730 miles
  • 2025 – 165,781 miles
  • 2024 – 160,680 miles
  • 2023 – 150,700 miles
  • 2021 – 139,646 miles
  • 2020 – 137,278 miles
  • 2019 – 132,917 miles
  • 2018 – 128,707 miles
  • 2017 – 121,105 miles
  • 2016 – 113,715 miles
  • 2015 – 106,005 miles
  • 2014 – 98,318 miles
  • 2013 – 88,309 miles
  • 2012 – 77,953 miles
  • 2011 – 66,554 miles
  • 2010 – 57,314 miles
  • 2009 – 43,799 miles
  • 2008 – 34,123 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,730 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront head lamps loose
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,730 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    168,730 miles
    Test number
    403448455975
    • MinorNearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront head lamps loose
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail168,730 miles (+2,949)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,730 miles
    Test number
    243290120463
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront head lamps loose
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass165,781 miles (+5,101)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    165,781 miles
    Test number
    798766110894
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass160,680 miles (+9,980)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    160,680 miles
    Test number
    133013082047
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass150,700 miles (+11,054)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    150,700 miles
    Test number
    201766670144
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass139,646 miles (+2,368)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    139,646 miles
    Test number
    639568085428
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass137,278 miles (+33)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    137,278 miles
    Test number
    342708716907
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Fail137,245 miles (+4,328)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,245 miles
    Test number
    863604410516
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass132,917 miles (+4,210)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    132,917 miles
    Test number
    515816440086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass128,707 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    128,707 miles
    Test number
    769996446468
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Fail128,707 miles (+7,602)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,707 miles
    Test number
    520076195140
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass121,105 miles (+7,390)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    121,105 miles
    Test number
    568028386631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass113,715 miles (+7,710)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    113,715 miles
    Test number
    294924094582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass106,005 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    106,005 miles
    Test number
    696766875013
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail106,005 miles (+7,687)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,005 miles
    Test number
    595516265095
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass98,318 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    98,318 miles
    Test number
    349062264095
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Fail98,316 miles (+10,007)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,316 miles
    Test number
    756462364085
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass88,309 miles (+10,356)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    88,309 miles
    Test number
    776109853051
    • DangerousAll tyres worn very low
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass77,953 miles (+11,399)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    77,953 miles
    Test number
    245525252011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass66,554 miles (+9,240)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    66,554 miles
    Test number
    269536851016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass57,314 miles (+13,515)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    57,314 miles
    Test number
    510607970001
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteAdvise park brake lever feels rough when park brake applied,no visable defect at present.

  22. Pass43,799 miles (+9,676)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    43,799 miles
    Test number
    990771579051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,123 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    34,123 miles
    Test number
    522959478010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K88 LTX

Does K88 LTX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K88 LTX is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on K88 LTX?
The MOT on K88 LTX is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K88 LTX done?
K88 LTX was recorded at 168,730 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 7,530 miles a year.
Has K88 LTX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K88 LTX has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on K88 LTX 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 LTX find?
K88 LTX passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front head lamps loose; oil leak, but not excessive.

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