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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2014 · 1,968 cc

K8 CAHMOT history

K8 CAH is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Apr 2014. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 74,808 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

K8 CAH blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
74,808 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,182 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 CAH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
29 Apr 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 CAH was last recorded at 74,808 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 3,866 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
70,942 miles · 22 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,866 miles
Average per year
6,182 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,808 miles
  • 2025 – 70,942 miles
  • 2024 – 66,407 miles
  • 2023 – 62,015 miles
  • 2022 – 57,545 miles
  • 2021 – 52,505 miles
  • 2020 – 47,718 miles
  • 2019 – 42,691 miles
  • 2018 – 31,569 miles
  • 2017 – 18,906 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,808 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

12 tests since 4 Apr 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,808 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    74,808 miles
    Test number
    998949767301
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail74,808 miles (+3,866)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,808 miles
    Test number
    405683997375
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass70,942 miles (+4,535)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    70,942 miles
    Test number
    575280808230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass66,407 miles (+4,392)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    66,407 miles
    Test number
    758401957136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass62,015 miles (+4,470)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    62,015 miles
    Test number
    100177861441
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass57,545 miles (+5,040)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    57,545 miles
    Test number
    319731974897
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass52,505 miles (+4,787)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    52,505 miles
    Test number
    306572183663
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm but worn very inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass47,718 miles (+5,027)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    47,718 miles
    Test number
    181704540404
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass42,691 miles (+11,122)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    42,691 miles
    Test number
    493324730807
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass31,569 miles (+12,663)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    31,569 miles
    Test number
    867035085244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  11. Pass18,906 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    18,906 miles
    Test number
    381034573510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail18,904 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,904 miles
    Test number
    720050274362
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about K8 CAH

Does K8 CAH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 CAH is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on K8 CAH?
The MOT on K8 CAH is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K8 CAH done?
K8 CAH was recorded at 74,808 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 6,182 miles a year.
Has K8 CAH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 CAH has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on K8 CAH 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 K8 CAH find?
K8 CAH passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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