K88LAU - VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
MOT: ValidGB
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 13 MOT tests
The vehicle is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, registration K88LAU, first registered in December 2012. It is finished in blue and has a 1598cc diesel engine with CO2 emissions of 99 g/km. The car is currently taxed and has a valid MOT, with the latest test conducted on 4 December 2024 and valid until 27 December 2025. It has recorded a mileage of 101,683 miles. The MOT advisory notes include a light misting of oil on the offside front shock absorbers and thinning rear brake pads, neither of which are deemed dangerous. No further mechanical issues are indicated.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
13
Passed Tests
10
Failed Tests
3
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 04 December 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 101,683 mi
Expires: 27 December 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Passed - 22 December 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 93,265 mi
Expires: 27 December 2024
Failed - 22 December 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 93,244 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Passed - 23 December 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 84,726 mi
Expires: 27 December 2023
Failed - 23 December 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 84,726 mi
Passed - 08 December 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 76,180 mi
Expires: 27 December 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Passed - 22 December 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 69,896 mi
Expires: 27 December 2021
Passed - 23 December 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 64,811 mi
Expires: 27 December 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 18 December 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 57,308 mi
Expires: 27 December 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Passed - 27 December 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 44,975 mi
Expires: 27 December 2018
Passed - 02 December 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 35,610 mi
Expires: 27 December 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Failed - 02 December 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 35,610 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Passed - 18 December 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 28,552 mi
Expires: 27 December 2016
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for K88LAU?
The MOT expires on 27 December 2025.
What is the tax status of K88LAU?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 July 2025.
What are the specifications of K88LAU?
This is a 2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF in Blue. It runs on Diesel with a 1598cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of K88LAU?
This vehicle produces 99 g/km of CO2 emissions.