Volkswagen California
Blue · Diesel · 2019 · 1,968 cc
J8 KAOMOT history
J8 KAO is a blue diesel Volkswagen California first used on 19 Apr 2019. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 5 of 6 MOT tests, with 28,678 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 May 2027
- Mileage
- 28,678 mi
- At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 6
- 5 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 4,386 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J8 KAO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- California
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2019
- First used
- 19 Apr 2019
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
J8 KAO was last recorded at 28,678 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 2,980 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 25,698 miles · 12 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,980 miles
- Average per year
- 4,386 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 28,678 miles
- 2025 – 25,698 miles
- 2024 – 21,339 miles
- 2023 – 16,542 miles
- 2022 – 11,051 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on right side bottom
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
6 tests since 13 Apr 2022, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass28,678 miles (+2,980)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2027
- Odometer
- 28,678 miles
- Test number
- 640700222148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,698 miles (+4,359)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2026
- Odometer
- 25,698 miles
- Test number
- 477084478050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,339 miles (+1)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 21,339 miles
- Test number
- 536840886752
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on right side bottom (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail21,338 miles (+4,796)1 dangerous1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,338 miles
- Test number
- 772012281372
- DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge worn to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on right side bottom (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass16,542 miles (+5,491)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 16,542 miles
- Test number
- 671298540017
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on right side (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass11,051 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 11,051 miles
- Test number
- 232759867139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about J8 KAO
- Does J8 KAO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 KAO is valid until 11 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on J8 KAO?
- The MOT on J8 KAO is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has J8 KAO done?
- J8 KAO was recorded at 28,678 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 4,386 miles a year.
- Has J8 KAO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J8 KAO has failed 1 of its 6 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on J8 KAO 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 KAO find?
- J8 KAO passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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