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Volkswagen Amarok

Black · Diesel · 2015 · 1,968 cc

J8 AWXMOT history

J8 AWX is a black diesel Volkswagen Amarok first used on 7 Oct 2015. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 261,265 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

J8 AWX black Volkswagen Amarok – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
261,265 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
27,311 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 AWX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Amarok
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
7 Oct 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 AWX was last recorded at 261,265 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 7,534 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
253,731 miles · 1 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
7,534 miles
Average per year
27,311 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 261,265 miles
  • 2024 – 253,731 miles
  • 2023 – 232,605 miles
  • 2022 – 201,601 miles
  • 2021 – 172,464 miles
  • 2020 – 134,982 miles
  • 2019 – 94,818 miles
  • 2018 – 67,900 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass261,265 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass261,265 miles (+7,534)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    261,265 miles
    Test number
    913577477730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass253,731 miles (+21,126)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    253,731 miles
    Test number
    345958673570
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting 'd' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting 'd' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass232,605 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    232,605 miles
    Test number
    473323969048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail232,586 miles (+30,985)1 dangerous5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,586 miles
    Test number
    879662934082
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn mounting 'd' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn mounting 'd' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass201,601 miles (+29,137)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    201,601 miles
    Test number
    726224193174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass172,464 miles (+37,482)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    172,464 miles
    Test number
    198855305765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass134,982 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    134,982 miles
    Test number
    892261361918
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Fail134,980 miles (+40,162)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,980 miles
    Test number
    928837681000
    • DangerousSteering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass94,818 miles (+26,918)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    94,818 miles
    Test number
    896382357058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass67,900 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    67,900 miles
    Test number
    509500779400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 AWX

Does J8 AWX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 AWX is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on J8 AWX?
The MOT on J8 AWX is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 AWX done?
J8 AWX was recorded at 261,265 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 27,311 miles a year.
Has J8 AWX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 AWX has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on J8 AWX 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 J8 AWX find?
J8 AWX passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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