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Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 2,460 cc

T4 JHGMOT history

T4 JHG is a blue diesel Volkswagen California first used on 12 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 134,919 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Mar 2027
Mileage
134,919 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,756 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T4 JHG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
California
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
12 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T4 JHG was last recorded at 134,919 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 5,265 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Jun 2017: 87,778 miles, lower than 129,166 miles on 12 Jul 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
129,654 miles · 7 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,265 miles
Average per year
5,756 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,919 miles
  • 2025 – 129,654 miles
  • 2024 – 119,278 miles
  • 2023 – 116,578 miles
  • 2022 – 112,475 miles
  • 2021 – 107,430 miles
  • 2020 – 101,071 miles
  • 2018 – 97,034 miles
  • 2017 – 87,778 miles
  • 2016 – 129,166 miles
  • 2015 – 70,049 miles
  • 2014 – 66,766 miles
  • 2013 – 59,488 miles
  • 2012 – 51,799 miles
  • 2011 – 50,416 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,919 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 27 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,919 miles (+5,265)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    134,919 miles
    Test number
    714495569950
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass129,654 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    129,654 miles
    Test number
    648294302224
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail129,654 miles (+10,376)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,654 miles
    Test number
    814061732446
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass119,278 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    119,278 miles
    Test number
    550845991532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail119,268 miles (+2,690)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,268 miles
    Test number
    941127656265
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

  6. Pass116,578 miles (+4,103)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    116,578 miles
    Test number
    772491047878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass112,475 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    112,475 miles
    Test number
    806796075101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail112,474 miles (+5,044)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,474 miles
    Test number
    728925233023
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced central inner/outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

  9. Pass107,430 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    107,430 miles
    Test number
    954409714973
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge 215/65/16c
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  10. Fail107,430 miles (+6,359)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,430 miles
    Test number
    502810917773
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/65/16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge 215/65/16c
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  11. Pass101,071 miles (+4,037)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    101,071 miles
    Test number
    930342290947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass97,034 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    97,034 miles
    Test number
    706414228581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail97,018 miles (+9,240)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,018 miles
    Test number
    612989532537
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended seat belt not retracting (7.1.2 (d))

  14. Pass87,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    87,778 miles
    Test number
    724802138474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail87,778 miles (-41,388)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,778 miles
    Test number
    841546210838
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass129,166 miles (+59,117)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    129,166 miles
    Test number
    417281965463
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroding rear box
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted unable to check some underside/underneath components

  17. Pass70,049 miles (+3,283)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    70,049 miles
    Test number
    758855795164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass66,766 miles (+7,278)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    66,766 miles
    Test number
    209419574472
    • NoteExhaust silenecers corroded
    • NoteRear discs worn on inner edges

  19. Pass59,488 miles (+7,689)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    59,488 miles
    Test number
    649140983170
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s/r tyre has cut on tread
    • NoteX2 nails in n/s/r tyre + cut on tread

  20. Pass51,799 miles (+1,383)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    51,799 miles
    Test number
    567381802208
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass50,416 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    50,416 miles
    Test number
    936748171158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T4 JHG

Does T4 JHG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T4 JHG is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T4 JHG?
The MOT on T4 JHG is valid until 8 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T4 JHG done?
T4 JHG was recorded at 134,919 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 5,756 miles a year.
Has T4 JHG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T4 JHG has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T4 JHG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Jun 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T4 JHG find?
T4 JHG passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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