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Beige · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

A15 JKNMOT history

A15 JKN is a beige diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 149,386 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

A15 JKN beige Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Apr 2027
Mileage
149,386 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,998 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A15 JKN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

A15 JKN was last recorded at 149,386 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 3,798 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,588 miles · 20 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,798 miles
Average per year
5,998 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,386 miles
  • 2025 – 145,588 miles
  • 2024 – 140,025 miles
  • 2023 – 136,321 miles
  • 2022 – 126,493 miles
  • 2020 – 109,664 miles
  • 2019 – 102,765 miles
  • 2018 – 88,130 miles
  • 2017 – 76,013 miles
  • 2016 – 74,489 miles
  • 2015 – 72,076 miles
  • 2014 – 69,596 miles
  • 2013 – 66,089 miles
  • 2012 – 61,645 miles
  • 2011 – 57,375 miles
  • 2010 – 52,764 miles
  • 2009 – 47,545 miles
  • 2008 – 42,437 miles
  • 2007 – 38,311 miles
  • 2006 – 33,205 miles
  • 2005 – 26,990 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,386 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (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.

  • Rear wiper blade split

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Play in both front top mounts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 29 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,386 miles (+3,798)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    149,386 miles
    Test number
    956424008457
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass145,588 miles (+5,563)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    145,588 miles
    Test number
    605868768451
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass140,025 miles (+3,704)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    140,025 miles
    Test number
    244267081053
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass136,321 miles (+9,828)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    136,321 miles
    Test number
    628219240044
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass126,493 miles (+16,829)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    126,493 miles
    Test number
    953512444737
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass109,664 miles (+6,899)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    109,664 miles
    Test number
    125205129249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass102,765 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    102,765 miles
    Test number
    347762567676
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  8. Fail102,765 miles (+14,635)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,765 miles
    Test number
    939370918425
    • DangerousOffside Rear Passenger's seat insecure SEAT BACK (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  9. Pass88,130 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    88,130 miles
    Test number
    340337993557
    • AdvisoryPlay in both front top mounts
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade split

  10. Fail88,130 miles (+12,117)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,130 miles
    Test number
    998509465858
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in both front top mounts
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade split

  11. Pass76,013 miles (+1,524)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    76,013 miles
    Test number
    518700007527
    • AdvisoryEngine under tray fitted obscuring view
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade split

  12. Pass74,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    74,489 miles
    Test number
    952590613130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail74,489 miles (+2,413)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,489 miles
    Test number
    604446849207
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  14. Pass72,076 miles (+2,480)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    72,076 miles
    Test number
    225771169509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass69,596 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    69,596 miles
    Test number
    837057884228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail69,596 miles (+3,507)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,596 miles
    Test number
    847307584226
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass66,089 miles (+4,444)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    66,089 miles
    Test number
    359724073435
    • NoteNearside mirror glass cracked.

  18. Pass61,645 miles (+4,270)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    61,645 miles
    Test number
    708437572229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass57,375 miles (+4,611)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    57,375 miles
    Test number
    107776181280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass52,764 miles (+5,219)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    52,764 miles
    Test number
    682360200315
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteO/s wiper blade starting to split

  21. Pass47,545 miles (+5,108)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    47,545 miles
    Test number
    902728279264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,437 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    42,437 miles
    Test number
    493114108434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail42,437 miles (+4,126)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,437 miles
    Test number
    684933708361
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  24. Fail38,311 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,311 miles
    Test number
    161822007395
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass38,311 miles (+5,106)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    38,311 miles
    Test number
    473752307417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass33,205 miles (+6,215)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    33,205 miles
    Test number
    543576106380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass26,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    26,990 miles
    Test number
    442762505360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about A15 JKN

Does A15 JKN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A15 JKN is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on A15 JKN?
The MOT on A15 JKN is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has A15 JKN done?
A15 JKN was recorded at 149,386 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 5,998 miles a year.
Has A15 JKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A15 JKN has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on A15 JKN 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 A15 JKN find?
A15 JKN passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy.

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