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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1998 · 2,370 cc

C8 BGEMOT history

C8 BGE is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Mar 1998. Its MOT is valid until 9 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 179,141 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

C8 BGE white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Sept 2027
Mileage
179,141 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,942 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 BGE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
30 Mar 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 BGE was last recorded at 179,141 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 3,602 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Nov 2006: 102,072 miles, lower than 102,608 miles on 2 Nov 2006.

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
175,539 miles · 28 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,602 miles
Average per year
3,942 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 179,141 miles
  • 2025 – 175,539 miles
  • 2024 – 169,570 miles
  • 2023 – 161,934 miles
  • 2022 – 155,185 miles
  • 2021 – 150,313 miles
  • 2020 – 145,473 miles
  • 2019 – 140,986 miles
  • 2018 – 137,061 miles
  • 2017 – 133,243 miles
  • 2016 – 132,633 miles
  • 2015 – 128,991 miles
  • 2014 – 123,998 miles
  • 2013 – 120,200 miles
  • 2012 – 116,348 miles
  • 2011 – 112,398 miles
  • 2010 – 109,973 miles
  • 2009 – 109,624 miles
  • 2008 – 109,151 miles
  • 2006 – 102,072 miles
  • 2005 – 96,658 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,141 miles
  • AdvisoryCorrosion nearside front inner wheel arch
  • AdvisoryCorrosion offside front inner wheel arch
  • AdvisoryCorrosion offside rear inner wheel arch

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 hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

31 tests since 7 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,141 miles (+3,602)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    179,141 miles
    Test number
    683312513534
    • AdvisoryCorrosion nearside front inner wheel arch
    • AdvisoryCorrosion offside front inner wheel arch
    • AdvisoryCorrosion offside rear inner wheel arch

  2. Pass175,539 miles (+5,969)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    175,539 miles
    Test number
    712210563140
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion nearside and offside front inner wheel arches
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass169,570 miles (+7,636)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    169,570 miles
    Test number
    779695724705
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass161,934 miles (+6,749)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    161,934 miles
    Test number
    746671285480
    • AdvisoryCorrosion offside front inner wheel arch, not prescribed area

  5. Pass155,185 miles (+4,872)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    155,185 miles
    Test number
    264542280816
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass150,313 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    150,313 miles
    Test number
    478972063590
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail150,313 miles (+4,840)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,313 miles
    Test number
    210816045375
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass145,473 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    145,473 miles
    Test number
    798601441853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail145,437 miles (+4,451)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,437 miles
    Test number
    106108734114
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill areas - front + rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass140,986 miles (+3,925)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    140,986 miles
    Test number
    182779711410
    • AdvisoryRear panels beginning to corrode by tow bar mounting
    • AdvisoryTow ball hitch removed

  11. Pass137,061 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    137,061 miles
    Test number
    641294881762
    • AdvisoryAll wheel arches corroding

  12. Fail137,061 miles (+3,818)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,061 miles
    Test number
    976259757896
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryAll wheel arches corroding

  13. Pass133,243 miles (+610)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    133,243 miles
    Test number
    693870919736
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass132,633 miles (+3,642)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    132,633 miles
    Test number
    974167679307
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to vehicle

  15. Pass128,991 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    128,991 miles
    Test number
    375647115210
    • AdvisoryBrake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteGeneral surface corrosion around vehicle.

  16. Fail128,991 miles (+4,993)2 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,991 miles
    Test number
    748237115237
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteGeneral surface corrosion around vehicle.

  17. Pass123,998 miles (+3,798)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    123,998 miles
    Test number
    457977714230
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass120,200 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    120,200 miles
    Test number
    926397093149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail120,200 miles (+3,852)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,200 miles
    Test number
    129847093162
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass116,348 miles (+3,950)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    116,348 miles
    Test number
    375815892161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass112,398 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    112,398 miles
    Test number
    615563411202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail112,398 miles (+2,425)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,398 miles
    Test number
    257320711297
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureCentre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Fail109,973 miles4 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,973 miles
    Test number
    224641280175
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront no plate deteriorated

  24. Pass109,973 miles (+349)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    109,973 miles
    Test number
    900411880144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront no plate deteriorated

  25. Pass109,624 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    109,624 miles
    Test number
    212701189106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail109,624 miles (+473)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,624 miles
    Test number
    974181589134
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  27. Pass109,151 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    109,151 miles
    Test number
    134450318063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail109,151 miles (+7,079)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,151 miles
    Test number
    164388808048
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  29. Pass102,072 miles (-536)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    102,072 miles
    Test number
    583067906352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail102,608 miles (+5,950)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,608 miles
    Test number
    420475706498
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  31. Pass96,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    96,658 miles
    Test number
    803490585231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 BGE

Does C8 BGE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 BGE is valid until 9 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 BGE?
The MOT on C8 BGE is valid until 9 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 BGE done?
C8 BGE was recorded at 179,141 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 3,942 miles a year.
Has C8 BGE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 BGE has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on C8 BGE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Nov 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on C8 BGE find?
C8 BGE passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: corrosion nearside front inner wheel arch; corrosion offside front inner wheel arch; corrosion offside rear inner wheel arch.

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