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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

C8 DOKMOT history

C8 DOK is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 231,520 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2026.

C8 DOK red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Oct 2027
Mileage
231,520 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
10,501 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 DOK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 DOK was last recorded at 231,520 miles on 3 Oct 2026, 4,179 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
227,341 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,179 miles
Average per year
10,501 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 231,520 miles
  • 2025 – 227,341 miles
  • 2024 – 215,929 miles
  • 2023 – 202,741 miles
  • 2022 – 189,301 miles
  • 2021 – 175,737 miles
  • 2020 – 167,802 miles
  • 2019 – 156,845 miles
  • 2018 – 138,846 miles
  • 2017 – 123,296 miles
  • 2016 – 112,273 miles
  • 2015 – 102,540 miles
  • 2014 – 96,023 miles
  • 2013 – 89,907 miles
  • 2012 – 75,571 miles
  • 2011 – 69,836 miles
  • 2010 – 64,034 miles
  • 2009 – 58,029 miles
  • 2008 – 41,572 miles
  • 2007 – 31,855 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass231,520 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Unable to inspect various underside components due to the undershields

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

32 tests since 28 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass231,520 miles (+4,179)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    231,520 miles
    Test number
    866936505387
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass227,341 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    227,341 miles
    Test number
    206678379336
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both centre and rear silencers (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body not fully secure wing (6.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Various slight corrosion around front of vehicle and rear suspension arms (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Fail227,341 miles (+11,412)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,341 miles
    Test number
    563215550439
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both centre and rear silencers (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body not fully secure wing (6.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Various slight corrosion around front of vehicle and rear suspension arms (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Pass215,929 miles (+13,188)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    215,929 miles
    Test number
    762671020155
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral stop light out
    • AdvisoryFront wings corroded
    • AdvisoryPlay on inner joints n/s

  5. Pass202,741 miles1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    202,741 miles
    Test number
    629148103736
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth wings/wheel arches corroded but no sharp edges
    • AdvisoryCentral stop light 2x led's inoperative
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnable to inspect various underside components due to the undershields

  6. Fail202,741 miles (+13,440)3 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,741 miles
    Test number
    402945030207
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryBoth wings/wheel arches corroded but no sharp edges
    • AdvisoryCentral stop light 2x led's inoperative
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnable to inspect various underside components due to the undershields

  7. Pass189,301 miles2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    189,301 miles
    Test number
    654121232004
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHas this vehicle had the timing belt replaced?
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryThe exhaust is corroded but not blowing
    • AdvisoryUnable to inspect various underside components due to the undershields

  8. Fail189,301 miles (+13,564)3 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,301 miles
    Test number
    488565269731
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHas this vehicle had the timing belt replaced?
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryThe exhaust is corroded but not blowing
    • AdvisoryUnable to inspect various underside components due to the undershields

  9. Pass175,737 miles (+7,935)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    175,737 miles
    Test number
    535251423408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass167,802 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    167,802 miles
    Test number
    164560484633
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Fail167,802 miles (+10,957)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,802 miles
    Test number
    428169365431
    • MajorCentral Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass156,845 miles (+17,999)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    156,845 miles
    Test number
    108526609638
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass138,846 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    138,846 miles
    Test number
    434092006482
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded but not blowing
    • AdvisoryUnable to inspect various underside components due to plastic undershields

  14. Fail138,846 miles (+15,550)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,846 miles
    Test number
    162221760193
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded but not blowing
    • AdvisoryUnable to inspect various underside components due to plastic undershields

  15. Pass123,296 miles (+11,023)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    123,296 miles
    Test number
    822892512553
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak gear box shaft seal weeping on n/s
    • AdvisoryExhaust outer cover missing in parts

  16. Pass112,273 miles (+55)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    112,273 miles
    Test number
    947320818864
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear and middle exhaust silencers are slightly deteriorated

  17. Fail112,218 miles (+9,678)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,218 miles
    Test number
    934265561124
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded appears corroded but sleeved in plastic (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear and middle exhaust silencers are slightly deteriorated

  18. Pass102,540 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    102,540 miles
    Test number
    958420982634
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail102,540 miles (+6,517)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,540 miles
    Test number
    534759642483
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass96,023 miles (+6,116)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    96,023 miles
    Test number
    527286374202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass89,907 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    89,907 miles
    Test number
    766173863247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust system deteriorated

  22. Fail89,907 miles (+14,336)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,907 miles
    Test number
    348659243462
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust system deteriorated

  23. Pass75,571 miles (+5,735)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    75,571 miles
    Test number
    127285282236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail69,836 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,836 miles
    Test number
    268827961250
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass69,836 miles (+5,802)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    69,836 miles
    Test number
    856607361239
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass64,034 miles (+6,005)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    64,034 miles
    Test number
    533553160238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail58,029 miles1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,029 miles
    Test number
    694600689233
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass58,029 miles (+16,457)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    58,029 miles
    Test number
    852420989207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass41,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    41,572 miles
    Test number
    242870188208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail41,572 miles (+9,717)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,572 miles
    Test number
    540840988291
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  31. Pass31,855 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    31,855 miles
    Test number
    233371177211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail31,855 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,855 miles
    Test number
    864501077293
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about C8 DOK

Does C8 DOK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 DOK is valid until 20 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 DOK?
The MOT on C8 DOK is valid until 20 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 DOK done?
C8 DOK was recorded at 231,520 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2026, an average of 10,501 miles a year.
Has C8 DOK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 DOK has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on C8 DOK 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 DOK find?
C8 DOK passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front coolant leak; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 1 more.

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