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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,461 cc

C8 DOBMOT history

C8 DOB is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 28 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 28 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 82,911 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

C8 DOB blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Mar 2027
Mileage
82,911 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,428 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 DOB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
28 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 DOB was last recorded at 82,911 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 1,130 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,781 miles · 26 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,130 miles
Average per year
3,428 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,911 miles
  • 2025 – 81,781 miles
  • 2024 – 79,433 miles
  • 2023 – 76,314 miles
  • 2022 – 74,314 miles
  • 2021 – 71,550 miles
  • 2020 – 69,322 miles
  • 2019 – 65,402 miles
  • 2018 – 62,187 miles
  • 2017 – 58,947 miles
  • 2016 – 56,219 miles
  • 2015 – 52,073 miles
  • 2014 – 48,862 miles
  • 2013 – 43,335 miles
  • 2012 – 39,331 miles
  • 2011 – 34,681 miles
  • 2010 – 29,624 miles
  • 2009 – 24,706 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,911 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySpare tyre flat

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.

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated but has no major gas leaks

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Engine covers & undertrays fitted obscuring the inspection of some testable items

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Battery cover fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 26 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,911 miles (+1,130)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    82,911 miles
    Test number
    849964301008
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre flat

  2. Pass81,781 miles (+2,348)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    81,781 miles
    Test number
    129069412310
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective Flat

  3. Pass79,433 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    79,433 miles
    Test number
    543955223550
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail79,421 miles (+3,107)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,421 miles
    Test number
    759863485548
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass76,314 miles (+2,000)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    76,314 miles
    Test number
    110955275997
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front osf and nsf (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass74,314 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    74,314 miles
    Test number
    387289924514
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Fail74,306 miles (+2,756)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,306 miles
    Test number
    661440715976
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass71,550 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    71,550 miles
    Test number
    126455566068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  9. Fail71,542 miles (+2,220)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,542 miles
    Test number
    340129389621
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  10. Pass69,322 miles (+3,920)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    69,322 miles
    Test number
    656826727434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,402 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    65,402 miles
    Test number
    349122052053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail65,394 miles (+3,207)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,394 miles
    Test number
    531983625332
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass62,187 miles (+3,240)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    62,187 miles
    Test number
    294248984033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,947 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    58,947 miles
    Test number
    110062047566
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorated but has no major gas leaks
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & undertrays fitted obscuring the inspection of some testable items

  15. Fail58,937 miles (+2,718)3 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,937 miles
    Test number
    973215098820
    • DangerousOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • DangerousOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • DangerousFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorated but has no major gas leaks
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & undertrays fitted obscuring the inspection of some testable items

  16. Pass56,219 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    56,219 miles
    Test number
    656475697670
    • AdvisoryBattery cover fitted
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCracks in nearside front tyre
    • AdvisoryCracks in nearside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryCracks in offside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencers corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear wiper smearing
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring inspection of some underside components

  17. Fail56,219 miles (+4,146)2 failures12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,219 miles
    Test number
    162205065265
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBattery cover fitted
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCracks in nearside front tyre
    • AdvisoryCracks in nearside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryCracks in offside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencers corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear wiper smearing
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring inspection of some underside components

  18. Pass52,073 miles (+3,211)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    52,073 miles
    Test number
    535563865091
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSmall stone chips on front screen
    • NoteTyres showing slight surface cracking

  19. Pass48,862 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    48,862 miles
    Test number
    876166674027
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAll tyres perishing slightly

  20. Fail48,862 miles (+5,527)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,862 miles
    Test number
    529236974094
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAll tyres perishing slightly
    • NoteWipers smearing slightly

  21. Pass43,335 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    43,335 miles
    Test number
    167346763098
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Fail43,335 miles (+4,004)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,335 miles
    Test number
    605246963090
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass39,331 miles (+4,650)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    39,331 miles
    Test number
    127262762443
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteHeadlights set at lowest setting

  24. Pass34,681 miles (+5,057)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    34,681 miles
    Test number
    149753371066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass29,624 miles (+4,918)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    29,624 miles
    Test number
    572217970077
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass24,706 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    24,706 miles
    Test number
    782225389088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail24,706 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,706 miles
    Test number
    401805389020
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Questions about C8 DOB

Does C8 DOB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 DOB is valid until 28 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 DOB?
The MOT on C8 DOB is valid until 28 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 DOB done?
C8 DOB was recorded at 82,911 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 3,428 miles a year.
Has C8 DOB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 DOB has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on C8 DOB 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 DOB find?
C8 DOB passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside; spare tyre flat.

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