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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

C8 LJBMOT history

C8 LJB is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 25 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 268,415 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

C8 LJB white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
268,415 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,792 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 LJB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
25 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 LJB was last recorded at 268,415 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 5,525 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
262,890 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,525 miles
Average per year
9,792 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 268,415 miles
  • 2024 – 262,890 miles
  • 2023 – 256,270 miles
  • 2022 – 249,740 miles
  • 2021 – 242,583 miles
  • 2020 – 233,419 miles
  • 2019 – 223,807 miles
  • 2018 – 215,928 miles
  • 2017 – 208,793 miles
  • 2016 – 199,794 miles
  • 2015 – 193,973 miles
  • 2014 – 189,672 miles
  • 2013 – 182,159 miles
  • 2011 – 172,938 miles
  • 2010 – 165,209 miles
  • 2009 – 156,558 miles
  • 2008 – 134,550 miles
  • 2007 – 111,214 miles
  • 2006 – 88,121 miles
  • 2005 – 70,395 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass268,415 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2008–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Offside Front arch corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 19 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass268,415 miles (+5,525)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    268,415 miles
    Test number
    839152804714
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass262,890 miles (+6,620)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    262,890 miles
    Test number
    885095759774
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass256,270 miles (+6,530)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    256,270 miles
    Test number
    232362723891
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass249,740 miles (+7,157)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    249,740 miles
    Test number
    574424684316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass242,583 miles (+9,164)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    242,583 miles
    Test number
    238103675210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Pass233,419 miles (+9,612)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    233,419 miles
    Test number
    238531860020
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass223,807 miles (+7,879)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    223,807 miles
    Test number
    394232150058
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass215,928 miles (+7,135)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    215,928 miles
    Test number
    962129444540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass208,793 miles (+433)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    208,793 miles
    Test number
    139142064303
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front arch corroded

  10. Fail208,360 miles (+8,566)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,360 miles
    Test number
    211175157839
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSteering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front arch corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass199,794 miles (+5,821)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    199,794 miles
    Test number
    723100063547
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass193,973 miles (+2)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    193,973 miles
    Test number
    405430455079
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Fail193,971 miles (+4,299)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,971 miles
    Test number
    538999045024
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass189,672 miles (+7,513)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    189,672 miles
    Test number
    326816434009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass182,159 miles (+9,221)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    182,159 miles
    Test number
    539985113037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass172,938 miles (+7,729)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    172,938 miles
    Test number
    166824401365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail165,209 miles1 repaired1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,209 miles
    Test number
    223355200396
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine undertray fitted
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs wearing
    • NoteSlight play in both inner steering rack end ball joints
    • NoteUnable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully
    • NoteUnable to view the under bonnet fuel and brake lines fully
    • NoteVan body ply-lined preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

  18. Pass165,209 miles (+8,651)1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    165,209 miles
    Test number
    740215800355
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine undertray fitted
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs wearing
    • NoteSlight play in both inner steering rack end ball joints
    • NoteUnable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully
    • NoteUnable to view the under bonnet fuel and brake lines fully
    • NoteVan body ply-lined preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

  19. Pass156,558 miles3 advisories8 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    156,558 miles
    Test number
    913240489226
    • AdvisoryFront 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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine oil level low
    • NoteNearside front tyre perishing
    • NoteNearside rear wiper blade rubber missing
    • NoteOffside front brake pad wearing quicker than the nearside
    • NoteUnable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully
    • NoteUnable to view the under bonnet fuel and brake lines fully
    • NoteVan body ply-lined
    • NoteVehicle inspected whilst wet

  20. Fail156,558 miles (+22,008)5 failures3 advisories8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,558 miles
    Test number
    524469879268
    • FailureExhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront 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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine oil level low
    • NoteNearside front tyre perishing
    • NoteNearside rear wiper blade rubber missing
    • NoteOffside front brake pad wearing quicker than the nearside
    • NoteUnable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully
    • NoteUnable to view the under bonnet fuel and brake lines fully
    • NoteVan body ply-lined
    • NoteVehicle inspected whilst wet

  21. Pass134,550 miles3 advisories9 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    134,550 miles
    Test number
    234796268232
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly misshaped
    • NoteBrake pad warning lamp illuminated
    • NoteDrivers door mirror glass stonechipped
    • NoteEngine undertray fitted
    • NoteNearside headlamp glass stonechipped, also filling with water
    • NoteSlight play in the nearside steering rack end
    • NoteUnable to clearly view the rear brake pads
    • NoteWindscreen chipped outside the swept area

  22. Fail134,550 miles (+23,336)1 repaired3 advisories9 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,550 miles
    Test number
    481916968211
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly misshaped
    • NoteBrake pad warning lamp illuminated
    • NoteDrivers door mirror glass stonechipped
    • NoteEngine undertray fitted
    • NoteNearside headlamp glass stonechipped, also filling with water
    • NoteSlight play in the nearside steering rack end
    • NoteUnable to clearly view the rear brake pads
    • NoteWindscreen chipped outside the swept area

  23. Pass111,214 miles8 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    111,214 miles
    Test number
    364144067412
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteEngine undertray fitted
    • NoteNearside front headlamp stonechipped
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer sidewall in poor condition
    • NotePossible coolant leak
    • NoteSlight play in both steering rack ends

  24. Fail111,214 miles (+23,093)3 failures8 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,214 miles
    Test number
    741284967277
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteEngine undertray fitted
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer sidewall in poor condition
    • NotePlay in both steering rack ends
    • NotePossible coolant leak
    • NoteStonechip in the nearside front headlamp unit

  25. Fail88,121 miles2 repaired5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,121 miles
    Test number
    110164566286
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteEngine undertray fitted

  26. Pass88,121 miles (+17,726)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    88,121 miles
    Test number
    340874866415
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteEngine undertray fitted

  27. Pass70,395 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    70,395 miles
    Test number
    272983665264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail70,395 miles5 failures5 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,395 miles
    Test number
    952012565236
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAlternator drive belt heavely damaged.
    • NoteEngine under tray fitted.
    • NoteN/S head lamp glass cracked.
    • NoteN/S/R light lens cracked.
    • NoteSpare tyre flat.

Questions about C8 LJB

Does C8 LJB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 LJB is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on C8 LJB?
The MOT on C8 LJB is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 LJB done?
C8 LJB was recorded at 268,415 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 9,792 miles a year.
Has C8 LJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 LJB has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2017.
Has the mileage on C8 LJB 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 LJB find?
C8 LJB passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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