Volkswagen UP
White · Petrol · 2014 · 999 cc
J8 KAEMOT history
J8 KAE is a white petrol Volkswagen UP first used on 23 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 103,274 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 103,274 mi
- At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 12
- 9 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 8,695 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J8 KAE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- UP
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 999 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 23 Sept 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
J8 KAE was last recorded at 103,274 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 398 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 102,876 miles · 26 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 398 miles
- Average per year
- 8,695 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 103,274 miles
- 2025 – 73,762 miles
- 2024 – 53,552 miles
- 2023 – 39,861 miles
- 2022 – 39,219 miles
- 2021 – 38,038 miles
- 2019 – 33,651 miles
- 2018 – 31,245 miles
- 2017 – 30,449 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass103,274 miles
- MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front daytime light not workingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2026
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026
Full MOT history
12 tests since 16 Nov 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass103,274 miles (+398)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 103,274 miles
- Test number
- 536157429543
- MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front daytime light not working
Fail102,876 miles (+29,114)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,876 miles
- Test number
- 709056277979
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front daytime light not working
Pass73,762 miles (+99)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 73,762 miles
- Test number
- 697201531152
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail73,663 miles (+20,111)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,663 miles
- Test number
- 652130972911
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also mis-shaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryParking brake travel show signs of adjustment being required
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass53,552 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 53,552 miles
- Test number
- 731676494580
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,552 miles (+13,691)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,552 miles
- Test number
- 301712548241
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre 10 years old
Pass39,861 miles (+642)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 39,861 miles
- Test number
- 804897565879
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
Pass39,219 miles (+1,181)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 39,219 miles
- Test number
- 214829016225
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
Pass38,038 miles (+4,387)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 38,038 miles
- Test number
- 408999117556
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,651 miles (+2,406)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 33,651 miles
- Test number
- 215940604971
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryRear tyres starting to wear outer edges
Pass31,245 miles (+796)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 31,245 miles
- Test number
- 208054072493
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,449 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 30,449 miles
- Test number
- 492262504826
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about J8 KAE
- Does J8 KAE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 KAE is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on J8 KAE?
- The MOT on J8 KAE is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has J8 KAE done?
- J8 KAE was recorded at 103,274 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 8,695 miles a year.
- Has J8 KAE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J8 KAE has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on J8 KAE 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 KAE find?
- J8 KAE passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: hazard warning switch faulty; nearside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.
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