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Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

J8 KXHMOT history

J8 KXH is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 207,900 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

J8 KXH grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
207,900 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
16,080 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 KXH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 KXH was last recorded at 207,900 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
207,876 miles · 14 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
24 miles
Average per year
16,080 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 207,900 miles
  • 2025 – 191,685 miles
  • 2024 – 172,118 miles
  • 2023 – 152,152 miles
  • 2022 – 134,345 miles
  • 2021 – 116,078 miles
  • 2020 – 101,624 miles
  • 2019 – 85,950 miles
  • 2018 – 68,571 miles
  • 2017 – 56,013 miles
  • 2016 – 41,964 miles
  • 2015 – 29,514 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass207,900 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.

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

16 tests since 12 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass207,900 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    207,900 miles
    Test number
    465517592169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail207,876 miles (+16,191)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,876 miles
    Test number
    232528866228
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass191,685 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    191,685 miles
    Test number
    624632208548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail191,682 miles (+19,564)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,682 miles
    Test number
    435665319538
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass172,118 miles (+19,966)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    172,118 miles
    Test number
    297667578168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass152,152 miles (+17,807)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    152,152 miles
    Test number
    793116056466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass134,345 miles (+18,267)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    134,345 miles
    Test number
    772708381753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass116,078 miles (+14,454)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    116,078 miles
    Test number
    659825878057
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass101,624 miles (+15,674)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    101,624 miles
    Test number
    878023563570
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass85,950 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    85,950 miles
    Test number
    337813814145
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & Undertray fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail85,950 miles (+297)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,950 miles
    Test number
    960782921686
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & Undertray fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail85,653 miles (+17,082)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,653 miles
    Test number
    769429300761
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Has cuts and cord visible. (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning Damaged. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass68,571 miles (+12,558)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    68,571 miles
    Test number
    730669051023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front side repeater lense brocken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low from inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNo acceleration detected

  14. Pass56,013 miles (+14,049)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    56,013 miles
    Test number
    810440818770
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mill (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass41,964 miles (+12,450)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    41,964 miles
    Test number
    904709465848
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass29,514 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    29,514 miles
    Test number
    476524525200
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about J8 KXH

Does J8 KXH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 KXH is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 KXH?
The MOT on J8 KXH is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 KXH done?
J8 KXH was recorded at 207,900 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 16,080 miles a year.
Has J8 KXH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 KXH has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on J8 KXH 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 KXH find?
J8 KXH passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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