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Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,460 cc

T888 TLEMOT history

T888 TLE is a blue diesel Volkswagen California first used on 31 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 115,675 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
115,675 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,115 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T888 TLE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
California
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
31 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T888 TLE was last recorded at 115,675 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 2,058 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
113,617 miles · 9 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,058 miles
Average per year
3,115 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 115,675 miles
  • 2024 – 113,617 miles
  • 2023 – 110,715 miles
  • 2022 – 105,550 miles
  • 2021 – 101,540 miles
  • 2020 – 96,762 miles
  • 2019 – 88,400 miles
  • 2018 – 82,659 miles
  • 2017 – 76,490 miles
  • 2016 – 66,095 miles
  • 2015 – 60,018 miles
  • 2014 – 57,443 miles
  • 2009 – 70,274 miles
  • 2008 – 69,901 miles
  • 2007 – 61,092 miles
  • 2006 – 55,003 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,675 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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,675 miles (+2,058)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    115,675 miles
    Test number
    956212873722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass113,617 miles (+2,902)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    113,617 miles
    Test number
    943437783646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass110,715 miles (+5,165)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    110,715 miles
    Test number
    590198267450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass105,550 miles (+4,010)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    105,550 miles
    Test number
    397842489563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass101,540 miles (+4,778)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    101,540 miles
    Test number
    766761066096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass96,762 miles (+8,362)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    96,762 miles
    Test number
    501446168313
    • MinorNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  7. Pass88,400 miles (+5,741)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    88,400 miles
    Test number
    538258116041
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass82,659 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    82,659 miles
    Test number
    561722195253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail82,659 miles (+6,169)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,659 miles
    Test number
    894029995179
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  10. Pass76,490 miles (+10,395)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    76,490 miles
    Test number
    236934483428
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  11. Pass66,095 miles (+6,077)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    66,095 miles
    Test number
    310257398835
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc corroded on outer face
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly corroded in inner face

  12. Pass60,018 miles (+2,575)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    60,018 miles
    Test number
    626882265168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass57,443 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    57,443 miles
    Test number
    878148814128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass84,552 km (+2,604)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    84,552 km
    Test number
    647510523171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass81,948 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    81,948 km
    Test number
    436437552193
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Fail81,948 km (+3,306)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,948 km
    Test number
    577457652125
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass78,642 km (+4,483)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    78,642 km
    Test number
    876688051197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass74,159 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    74,159 km
    Test number
    550748330193
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  19. Pass70,274 miles (+373)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    70,274 miles
    Test number
    684314159122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass69,901 miles (+8,809)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    69,901 miles
    Test number
    633461468199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass61,092 miles (+6,089)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    61,092 miles
    Test number
    200216657496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass55,003 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    55,003 miles
    Test number
    814457156111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T888 TLE

Does T888 TLE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T888 TLE is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T888 TLE?
The MOT on T888 TLE is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T888 TLE done?
T888 TLE was recorded at 115,675 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 3,115 miles a year.
Has T888 TLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T888 TLE has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2018.
Has the mileage on T888 TLE 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 T888 TLE find?
T888 TLE passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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