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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,968 cc

K88 REKMOT history

K88 REK is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Mar 2006. Its MOT expired on 16 Nov 2023 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 178,785 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2022.

K88 REK silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Nov 2023
Mileage
178,785 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2022
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,380 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K88 REK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
8 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

K88 REK was last recorded at 178,785 miles on 17 Nov 2022, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,777 miles · 15 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
8,380 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 178,785 miles
  • 2021 – 172,648 miles
  • 2020 – 166,618 miles
  • 2019 – 155,916 miles
  • 2018 – 145,241 miles
  • 2017 – 136,033 miles
  • 2016 – 127,657 miles
  • 2015 – 118,749 miles
  • 2014 – 112,929 miles
  • 2013 – 107,266 miles
  • 2012 – 101,723 miles
  • 2011 – 93,965 miles
  • 2010 – 82,312 miles
  • 2009 – 63,951 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,785 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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 Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,785 miles (+8)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    178,785 miles
    Test number
    930401852464
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail178,777 miles (+128)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,777 miles
    Test number
    495326585315
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail178,649 miles (+6,001)9 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,649 miles
    Test number
    353947851405
    • MajorNearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing corroded and sharp (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn spring arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass172,648 miles (+71)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    172,648 miles
    Test number
    312411882392
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail172,577 miles (+5,959)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,577 miles
    Test number
    185139133457
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass166,618 miles (+10,702)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    166,618 miles
    Test number
    520822682926
    • MinorTyre obviously under inflated all 4 (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged damage to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass155,916 miles (+39)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    155,916 miles
    Test number
    577870722823
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  8. Fail155,877 miles (+10,636)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,877 miles
    Test number
    815085365865
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  9. Pass145,241 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    145,241 miles
    Test number
    379282483563
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail145,241 miles (+9,208)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,241 miles
    Test number
    228148098282
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass136,033 miles (+8,376)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    136,033 miles
    Test number
    330166222007
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass127,657 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    127,657 miles
    Test number
    604183541785
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt small cut leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension arm rear bushes perished

  13. Fail127,657 miles (+8,908)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,657 miles
    Test number
    131526669832
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt small cut leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension arm rear bushes perished

  14. Pass118,749 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    118,749 miles
    Test number
    167788575402
    • NoteNS Rear inner side light not working
    • NoteSlight lwak of grease from OS outer gaiter crack

  15. Fail118,749 miles (+5,820)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,749 miles
    Test number
    715976075061
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteNS Rear inner side light not working
    • NoteSlight lwak of grease from OS outer gaiter crack

  16. Pass112,929 miles (+5,663)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    112,929 miles
    Test number
    388487974042
    • NoteNS Front shock damp

  17. Fail107,266 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,266 miles
    Test number
    615765663021
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass107,266 miles (+5,543)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    107,266 miles
    Test number
    947595063071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass101,723 miles (+7,758)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    101,723 miles
    Test number
    557044972012
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass93,965 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    93,965 miles
    Test number
    637328331075
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Fail93,965 miles (+11,653)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,965 miles
    Test number
    206808931010
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass82,312 miles (+18,361)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    82,312 miles
    Test number
    153030550017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass63,951 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    63,951 miles
    Test number
    981914069076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K88 REK

Does K88 REK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K88 REK expired on 16 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K88 REK?
The MOT on K88 REK expired on 16 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K88 REK done?
K88 REK was recorded at 178,785 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2022, an average of 8,380 miles a year.
Has K88 REK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K88 REK has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on K88 REK 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 REK find?
K88 REK passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2022 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective both; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; oil leak, but not excessive.

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