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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,896 cc

C8 BAJMOT history

C8 BAJ is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 20 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 26 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 131,890 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.

C8 BAJ black Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Sept 2027
Mileage
131,890 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,342 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 BAJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 BAJ was last recorded at 131,890 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 6,221 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,669 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6,221 miles
Average per year
8,342 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,890 miles
  • 2025 – 125,669 miles
  • 2024 – 119,780 miles
  • 2023 – 114,258 miles
  • 2022 – 107,219 miles
  • 2021 – 100,832 miles
  • 2020 – 92,766 miles
  • 2019 – 82,723 miles
  • 2018 – 75,345 miles
  • 2017 – 64,446 miles
  • 2016 – 53,360 miles
  • 2015 – 39,556 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,890 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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 Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Both rear tyres inner edges worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 27 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,890 miles (+6,221)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    131,890 miles
    Test number
    832214555599
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass125,669 miles (+5,889)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    125,669 miles
    Test number
    978283267145
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass119,780 miles (+5,522)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    119,780 miles
    Test number
    453592703378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass114,258 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    114,258 miles
    Test number
    141003355095
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres inner edges worn

  5. Fail114,257 miles (+7,038)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,257 miles
    Test number
    750540199121
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres inner edges worn

  6. Pass107,219 miles (+6,387)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    107,219 miles
    Test number
    893153396054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass100,832 miles (+8,066)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    100,832 miles
    Test number
    719037906385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass92,766 miles (+10,043)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    92,766 miles
    Test number
    908909443217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass82,723 miles (+7,378)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    82,723 miles
    Test number
    203783030996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass75,345 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    75,345 miles
    Test number
    358983178910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail75,345 miles (+10,899)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,345 miles
    Test number
    502868708466
    • MajorNearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass64,446 miles (+11,086)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    64,446 miles
    Test number
    789773062025
    • 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)

  13. Pass53,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    53,360 miles
    Test number
    351266232596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail53,360 miles (+13,804)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,360 miles
    Test number
    406481394016
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass39,556 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    39,556 miles
    Test number
    365679035275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  16. Fail39,553 miles1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,553 miles
    Test number
    349509935236
    • FailureRear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about C8 BAJ

Does C8 BAJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 BAJ is valid until 26 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 BAJ?
The MOT on C8 BAJ is valid until 26 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 BAJ done?
C8 BAJ was recorded at 131,890 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 8,342 miles a year.
Has C8 BAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 BAJ has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on C8 BAJ 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 C8 BAJ find?
C8 BAJ passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front coil spring corroded; offside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded.

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