VOLKSWAGEN GOLF K88TCS has 22 MOTs

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This 2009 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 15 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2012

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 135,593 miles 6 months ago on Saturday 15th November 2025 at 08:52.

The current MOT will expire in 7 months on Sunday 29th November 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 12 months on Saturday 1st May 2027.

K88TCS MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED29TH NOVEMBER 2026135,593 MI
FAILED11TH NOVEMBER 2025135,582 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Electronic Stability Control Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.12 (e))
  2. MAJOR - Registration Plate Incorrect Both (0.1 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED27TH NOVEMBER 202429TH NOVEMBER 2025133,820 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED22ND NOVEMBER 2024133,799 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Brake Hose Ferrule Excessively Corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Brake Hose Ferrule Excessively Corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED6TH NOVEMBER 202329TH NOVEMBER 2024132,310 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED6TH NOVEMBER 2023132,310 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. PRS - Offside Rear Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED28TH NOVEMBER 202229TH NOVEMBER 2023131,723 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Inside (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Inside (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Inside (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED26TH NOVEMBER 2022131,720 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Inside (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Inside (5.2.3 (e))
  4. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Inside (5.2.3 (e))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Rear Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle 50% Less (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  7. DANGEROUS - Parking Brake Efficiency Less Than 50% Of The Required Value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  8. MAJOR - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  9. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Parking Brake Inoperative On One Side (1.4.1 (a))
PASSED27TH NOVEMBER 202129TH NOVEMBER 2022130,443 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED30TH NOVEMBER 202029TH NOVEMBER 2021125,943 MI
FAILED22ND NOVEMBER 2020125,847 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm Inner Tread (5.2.3 (e))
  2. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm Inner Tread (5.2.3 (e))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED16TH MAY 201915TH NOVEMBER 2020120,017 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))
FAILED13TH MAY 2019119,978 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  2. MAJOR - Registration Plate Does Not Conform To The Specified Requirements Both (0.1 (d))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Side Repeater Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Front Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))
PASSED9TH MAY 201811TH MAY 2019111,190 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tire Worn On The Inside Edge
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tire Worn On The Inside Edge
  3. ADVISORY - Under Trays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection
PASSED12TH MAY 201711TH MAY 201897,669 MI
PASSED7TH OCTOBER 20169TH OCTOBER 201793,215 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
FAILED6TH OCTOBER 201693,215 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Shock Absorber Has A Serious Fluid Leak (2.7.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  4. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  5. ADVISORY - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
PASSED12TH SEPTEMBER 20159TH OCTOBER 201679,543 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED3RD OCTOBER 20149TH OCTOBER 201566,681 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  2. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
PASSED10TH OCTOBER 20139TH OCTOBER 201454,283 MI
PASSED1ST OCTOBER 201230TH SEPTEMBER 201338,705 MI
PASSED12TH JUNE 201211TH JUNE 201336,866 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  4. USER ENTERED - Diesel Emissions Too Low To Test.
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

K88TCS Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 68% | MOT Failure Rate: 32%

K88TCS MOT Comments

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K88TCS Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 135,593 miles | Average yearly mileage: 8,475 miles

K88TCS FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration K88TCS was manufactured on Monday 30th November 2009 so it is currently 16 years old. Its colour is White and it has a 1.6 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 135,593 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 8,475 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 22 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Golf beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2012. We can see 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means K88TCS has a 68% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 38 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 16 Major, 6 Dangerous and 1 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Golf is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 12 months on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does K88TCS have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 11th May 2026 K88TCS does have an active MOT. Read more

Is K88TCS Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 11th May 2026 K88TCS does have Tax. Read more

When does K88TCS Tax expire?

The current Tax for K88TCS will expire in 12 months on Saturday 1st May 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does K88TCS MOT expire?

The current MOT for K88TCS will expire in 7 months on Sunday 29th November 2026. Read more

When did K88TCS have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for K88TCS was on Saturday 15th November 2025 at 08:52. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has K88TCS Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 22 MOTs on record for K88TCS we can see 15 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has K88TCS Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 22 MOTs on record for K88TCS we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 68% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is K88TCS?

K88TCS is registered as a 2009 Volkswagen Golf. Read more

How many miles has K88TCS done?

The odometer reading for K88TCS at the last MOT in November 2025 was 135,593 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 8,475 miles per year. Read more

How old is K88TCS?

The vehicle K88TCS was manufactured in 2009 so it is currently 16 years old. It was first registered on Monday 30th November 2009. Read more

What colour is K88TCS?

The official colour of K88TCS is recorded as White. Read more

What engine does K88TCS have?

K88TCS has a 1.6 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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