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Silver · Petrol · 1974 · 1,584 cc

VPA 88MOT history

VPA 88 is a silver petrol Volkswagen first used on 2 Aug 1990. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 7 of 11 MOT tests, with 72,138 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 May 2027
Mileage
72,138 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
11
7 passed · 4 failed
Per year
96 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VPA 88
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,584 cc
Year of manufacture
1974
First used
2 Aug 1990
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 May 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

VPA 88 was last recorded at 72,138 miles on 12 May 2026, 396 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2018.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,742 miles · 3 Aug 2018
Between the last two tests
396 miles
Average per year
96 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,138 miles
  • 2018 – 71,742 miles
  • 2014 – 71,733 miles
  • 2011 – 70,901 miles
  • 2009 – 70,826 miles
  • 2008 – 70,337 miles
  • 2007 – 70,318 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,138 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2011

Full MOT history

11 tests since 21 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,138 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2027
    Odometer
    72,138 miles
    Test number
    964782355775
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail72,138 miles (+396)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,138 miles
    Test number
    625858289951
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass71,742 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    71,742 miles
    Test number
    568745494806
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass71,733 miles (+832)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    71,733 miles
    Test number
    679304214325
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteAlloevr surface rust

  5. Pass70,901 miles (+75)6 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    70,901 miles
    Test number
    719412961349
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth nearside and offside inner sills corroded but not considered excessive
    • NoteBoth rear brakes back plates slightly corroded
    • NoteFront axle corroded
    • NoteRear axle corroded
    • NoteUnder vehicle covered in underseal, may be covering corrossion

  6. Pass70,826 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    70,826 miles
    Test number
    911276089292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOffside sill area corroded and holed, not within a prescribed area

  7. Fail70,821 miles (+484)14 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,821 miles
    Test number
    243946689283
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)
    • FailureNearside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
    • NoteBoth handbrake outer cables split.
    • NoteFront anti roll bar no connection in the centre.

  8. Pass70,337 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    70,337 miles
    Test number
    340383888177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail70,328 miles (+10)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,328 miles
    Test number
    410768078157
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  10. Pass70,318 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    70,318 miles
    Test number
    363607617171
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  11. Fail70,310 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,310 miles
    Test number
    774421117158
    • FailureFront Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Questions about VPA 88

What vehicle is registration VPA 88 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VPA 88 on a silver petrol Volkswagen first used on 2 Aug 1990. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does VPA 88 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VPA 88 is valid until 11 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on VPA 88?
The MOT on VPA 88 is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has VPA 88 done?
VPA 88 was recorded at 72,138 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 96 miles a year.
Has VPA 88 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VPA 88 has failed 4 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2026.
Has the mileage on VPA 88 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 VPA 88 find?
VPA 88 passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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