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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,595 cc

K88 MOLMOT history

K88 MOL is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 22 May 2003. Its MOT expired on 24 Oct 2025 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 95,265 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Oct 2025
Mileage
95,265 mi
At MOT on 25 Oct 2024
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,344 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K88 MOL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
22 May 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

K88 MOL was last recorded at 95,265 miles on 25 Oct 2024, 854 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Apr 2023: 94,411 miles, lower than 97,953 miles on 29 Apr 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
94,411 miles · 28 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
854 miles
Average per year
3,344 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 95,265 miles
  • 2023 – 94,411 miles
  • 2022 – 97,953 miles
  • 2021 – 92,283 miles
  • 2019 – 90,813 miles
  • 2015 – 90,384 miles
  • 2014 – 77,584 miles
  • 2011 – 74,120 miles
  • 2010 – 65,657 miles
  • 2008 – 56,788 miles
  • 2007 – 47,172 miles
  • 2006 – 33,645 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,265 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 22 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,265 miles (+854)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    95,265 miles
    Test number
    545501470030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass94,411 miles (-3,542)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    94,411 miles
    Test number
    596532941635
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass97,953 miles (+5,670)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    97,953 miles
    Test number
    566051060489
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass92,283 miles (+1,470)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2022
    Odometer
    92,283 miles
    Test number
    870952710126
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass90,813 miles (+429)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    90,813 miles
    Test number
    946851844876
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass90,384 miles (+12,800)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    90,384 miles
    Test number
    323094379653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass77,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    77,584 miles
    Test number
    349915624432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail77,584 miles (+3,464)1 dangerous7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,584 miles
    Test number
    138063424236
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

  9. Pass74,120 miles (+8,463)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    74,120 miles
    Test number
    648972951117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass65,657 miles (+8,869)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    65,657 miles
    Test number
    291512810030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass56,788 miles (+9,616)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    56,788 miles
    Test number
    164380458306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass47,172 miles (+13,527)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    47,172 miles
    Test number
    632114007305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail33,645 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,645 miles
    Test number
    210762546410
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass33,645 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2007
    Odometer
    33,645 miles
    Test number
    600472746194
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about K88 MOL

Does K88 MOL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K88 MOL expired on 24 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K88 MOL?
The MOT on K88 MOL expired on 24 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K88 MOL done?
K88 MOL was recorded at 95,265 miles at its MOT on 25 Oct 2024, an average of 3,344 miles a year.
Has K88 MOL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K88 MOL has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2014.
Has the mileage on K88 MOL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Apr 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K88 MOL find?
K88 MOL passed its latest MOT on 25 Oct 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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