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Volkswagen Golf

White · Diesel · 2009 · 1,598 cc

K88 TCSMOT history

K88 TCS is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 29 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 135,593 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2025.

K88 TCS white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Nov 2026
Mileage
135,593 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,353 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K88 TCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K88 TCS was last recorded at 135,593 miles on 15 Nov 2025, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,582 miles · 11 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
7,353 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 135,593 miles
  • 2024 – 133,820 miles
  • 2023 – 132,310 miles
  • 2022 – 131,723 miles
  • 2021 – 130,443 miles
  • 2020 – 125,943 miles
  • 2019 – 120,017 miles
  • 2018 – 111,190 miles
  • 2017 – 97,669 miles
  • 2016 – 93,215 miles
  • 2015 – 79,543 miles
  • 2014 – 66,681 miles
  • 2013 – 54,283 miles
  • 2012 – 38,705 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,593 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 12 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,593 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    135,593 miles
    Test number
    921869664564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail135,582 miles (+1,762)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,582 miles
    Test number
    982035036730
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate incorrect both (0.1 (c))

  3. Pass133,820 miles (+21)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    133,820 miles
    Test number
    134225562965
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail133,799 miles (+1,489)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,799 miles
    Test number
    716975711897
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass132,310 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    132,310 miles
    Test number
    772747828428
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail132,310 miles (+587)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,310 miles
    Test number
    987469357967
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass131,723 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    131,723 miles
    Test number
    805555938424
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail131,720 miles (+1,277)2 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,720 miles
    Test number
    440286101569
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 50% less (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass130,443 miles (+4,500)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    130,443 miles
    Test number
    576959381753
    • MinorNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass125,943 miles (+96)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    125,943 miles
    Test number
    298275438163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail125,847 miles (+5,830)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,847 miles
    Test number
    431411062428
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass120,017 miles (+39)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    120,017 miles
    Test number
    134535688861
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

  13. Fail119,978 miles (+8,788)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,978 miles
    Test number
    285502579258
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

  14. Pass111,190 miles (+13,521)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    111,190 miles
    Test number
    926436327310
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tire worn on the inside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tire worn on the inside edge
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection

  15. Pass97,669 miles (+4,454)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    97,669 miles
    Test number
    346334091254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass93,215 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    93,215 miles
    Test number
    927944663468
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Fail93,215 miles (+13,672)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,215 miles
    Test number
    259969318101
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass79,543 miles (+12,862)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    79,543 miles
    Test number
    116640037783
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass66,681 miles (+12,398)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    66,681 miles
    Test number
    126206574245
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass54,283 miles (+15,578)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    54,283 miles
    Test number
    517083983280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,705 miles (+1,839)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    38,705 miles
    Test number
    765135772283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,866 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    36,866 miles
    Test number
    138434162138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteDiesel emissions too low to test.

Questions about K88 TCS

Does K88 TCS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K88 TCS is valid until 29 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on K88 TCS?
The MOT on K88 TCS is valid until 29 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K88 TCS done?
K88 TCS was recorded at 135,593 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2025, an average of 7,353 miles a year.
Has K88 TCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K88 TCS has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on K88 TCS 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 TCS find?
K88 TCS passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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