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Blue · Petrol · 2015 · 1,984 cc

J16 KAUMOT history

J16 KAU is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Nov 2015. Its MOT is valid until 29 Nov 2026 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 35,821 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

J16 KAU blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Nov 2026
Mileage
35,821 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,077 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J16 KAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
27 Nov 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J16 KAU was last recorded at 35,821 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 667 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
35,154 miles · 21 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
667 miles
Average per year
4,077 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 35,821 miles
  • 2024 – 35,154 miles
  • 2023 – 33,054 miles
  • 2022 – 25,907 miles
  • 2021 – 17,989 miles
  • 2020 – 15,184 miles
  • 2019 – 11,068 miles
  • 2018 – 7,180 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass35,821 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs starting to rust/ wear on inner surfacesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside front tyre tread worn to 3mm and inner edge starting to wearRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre- outer side wall small cuts
  • AdvisoryNearside rear wheel- outer rim slight damageRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Both rear brake discs starting to rust on inner surfaces

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

9 tests since 3 Nov 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass35,821 miles (+667)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    35,821 miles
    Test number
    772892377945
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs starting to rust/ wear on inner surfaces
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre tread worn to 3mm and inner edge starting to wear
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre- outer side wall small cuts
    • AdvisoryNearside rear wheel- outer rim slight damage

  2. Pass35,154 miles (+2,100)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    35,154 miles
    Test number
    248706078206
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs starting to rust/ wear on inner surfaces
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre tread worn to 3mm and inner edge starting to wear
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre- outer side wall small cuts
    • AdvisoryNearside front wheel- outer rim slight damage

  3. Pass33,054 miles (+7,147)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    33,054 miles
    Test number
    406830473144
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre- outer sidewall small cuts
    • AdvisoryNearside rear wheel- outer rim slight damage

  4. Pass25,907 miles (+7,918)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    25,907 miles
    Test number
    511757784849
    • AdvisoryNearside rear wheel- outer rim slight damage

  5. Pass17,989 miles (+2,805)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    17,989 miles
    Test number
    737269673734
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs starting to rust on inner surfaces
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre- outer sidewall slight damage/ small cut
    • AdvisoryNearside rear wheel- outer rim slight damage

  6. Pass15,184 miles (+4,116)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    15,184 miles
    Test number
    182920171351
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs starting to rust on inner surfaces
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre - outer sidewall slight damage/ small cut
    • AdvisoryNearside rear wheel - outer rim slight damage

  7. Pass11,068 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    11,068 miles
    Test number
    969462090384
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear slight damage to alloy wheel rim
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail11,068 miles (+3,888)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,068 miles
    Test number
    690048157510
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear slight damage to alloy wheel rim
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass7,180 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    7,180 miles
    Test number
    600239477871
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Questions about J16 KAU

Does J16 KAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J16 KAU is valid until 29 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on J16 KAU?
The MOT on J16 KAU is valid until 29 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J16 KAU done?
J16 KAU was recorded at 35,821 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 4,077 miles a year.
Has J16 KAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J16 KAU has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on J16 KAU 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 J16 KAU find?
J16 KAU passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: both front brake discs starting to rust/ wear on inner surfaces; nearside front tyre tread worn to 3mm and inner edge starting to wear; nearside rear tyre- outer side wall small cuts, and 1 more.

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