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Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,460 cc

K87 AJMMOT history

K87 AJM is a grey diesel Volkswagen California first used on 7 Aug 2008. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 120,084 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

K87 AJM grey Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Nov 2026
Mileage
120,084 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,024 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K87 AJM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
California
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
7 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K87 AJM was last recorded at 120,084 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 1,104 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,980 miles · 13 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,104 miles
Average per year
7,024 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 120,084 miles
  • 2024 – 118,980 miles
  • 2023 – 118,126 miles
  • 2022 – 116,593 miles
  • 2021 – 113,861 miles
  • 2020 – 107,601 miles
  • 2019 – 99,487 miles
  • 2018 – 90,415 miles
  • 2017 – 82,643 miles
  • 2016 – 73,721 miles
  • 2015 – 65,433 miles
  • 2014 – 55,726 miles
  • 2013 – 45,598 miles
  • 2012 – 34,651 miles
  • 2011 – 23,131 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,084 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment (1.1.16 (e) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Exhaust silencers outer skins corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 18 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,084 miles (+1,104)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    120,084 miles
    Test number
    474961993280
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment (1.1.16 (e) (i))

  2. Pass118,980 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    118,980 miles
    Test number
    437676677272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail118,980 miles (+854)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,980 miles
    Test number
    561786822425
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

  4. Pass118,126 miles (+1,533)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    118,126 miles
    Test number
    651102344503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass116,593 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    116,593 miles
    Test number
    176692399721
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  6. Fail116,593 miles (+2,732)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,593 miles
    Test number
    239658741346
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  7. Pass113,861 miles (+6,260)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    113,861 miles
    Test number
    109112592271
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass107,601 miles (+8,114)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    107,601 miles
    Test number
    230574661833
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust poor

  9. Pass99,487 miles (+9,072)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    99,487 miles
    Test number
    197836397593
    • AdvisoryFront wishbone rear bushes worn
    • AdvisoryMiddle and rear exhaust box deteriorated (outer skin)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn and perished

  10. Pass90,415 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    90,415 miles
    Test number
    766032476184
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencers outer skins corroded

  11. Fail90,414 miles (+7,771)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,414 miles
    Test number
    452434568564
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencers outer skins corroded

  12. Pass82,643 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    82,643 miles
    Test number
    240958580885
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail82,643 miles (+8,922)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,643 miles
    Test number
    578304803497
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass73,721 miles (+8,288)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    73,721 miles
    Test number
    906725009581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,433 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    65,433 miles
    Test number
    828788311686
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  16. Fail65,430 miles (+9,704)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,430 miles
    Test number
    952765530217
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  17. Pass55,726 miles (+10,128)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    55,726 miles
    Test number
    588510794283
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass45,598 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    45,598 miles
    Test number
    945761693288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail45,598 miles (+10,947)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,598 miles
    Test number
    239481193293
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass34,651 miles (+11,520)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    34,651 miles
    Test number
    776483092259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,131 miles (+5,564)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    23,131 miles
    Test number
    215955491276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,567 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    17,567 miles
    Test number
    279738801175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K87 AJM

Does K87 AJM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K87 AJM is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on K87 AJM?
The MOT on K87 AJM is valid until 23 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K87 AJM done?
K87 AJM was recorded at 120,084 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 7,024 miles a year.
Has K87 AJM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K87 AJM has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on K87 AJM 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 K87 AJM find?
K87 AJM passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; rear hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment.

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