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Volkswagen Beetle

Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 1,197 cc

K88 RLAMOT history

K88 RLA is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 10 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 106,725 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

K88 RLA blue Volkswagen Beetle – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Sept 2027
Mileage
106,725 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,274 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K88 RLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
10 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K88 RLA was last recorded at 106,725 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 11,296 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,429 miles · 25 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
11,296 miles
Average per year
8,274 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,725 miles
  • 2025 – 95,429 miles
  • 2024 – 87,520 miles
  • 2023 – 77,561 miles
  • 2022 – 65,508 miles
  • 2021 – 59,093 miles
  • 2020 – 49,555 miles
  • 2019 – 42,917 miles
  • 2018 – 33,729 miles
  • 2017 – 27,206 miles
  • 2016 – 22,921 miles
  • 2015 – 16,951 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,725 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 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.

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 7 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,725 miles (+11,296)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    106,725 miles
    Test number
    297036606351
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass95,429 miles (+6)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    95,429 miles
    Test number
    207398141739
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Fail95,423 miles (+7,903)3 dangerous2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,423 miles
    Test number
    752113786604
    • DangerousNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass87,520 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    87,520 miles
    Test number
    298078152585
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail87,520 miles (+9,959)2 dangerous1 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,520 miles
    Test number
    799337969734
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass77,561 miles (+12,053)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    77,561 miles
    Test number
    172100101135
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass65,508 miles (+6,415)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    65,508 miles
    Test number
    364357754956
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on exhaust system

  8. Pass59,093 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    59,093 miles
    Test number
    148923172058
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre tread cracked
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail59,088 miles (+9,533)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,088 miles
    Test number
    538058788961
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre tread cracked
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass49,555 miles (+6,638)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    49,555 miles
    Test number
    365934896757
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass42,917 miles (+9,188)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    42,917 miles
    Test number
    340113536602
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe and centre sleeve clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass33,729 miles (+6,523)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    33,729 miles
    Test number
    812050787437
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryCar has covers fitted underneath

  13. Pass27,206 miles (+4,285)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    27,206 miles
    Test number
    437342265288
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has covers fitted

  14. Pass22,921 miles (+5,970)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    22,921 miles
    Test number
    382113541028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass16,951 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    16,951 miles
    Test number
    230252048147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K88 RLA

Does K88 RLA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K88 RLA is valid until 4 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on K88 RLA?
The MOT on K88 RLA is valid until 4 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K88 RLA done?
K88 RLA was recorded at 106,725 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 8,274 miles a year.
Has K88 RLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K88 RLA has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on K88 RLA 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 RLA find?
K88 RLA passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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