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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

C8 MKWMOT history

C8 MKW is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 159,588 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2025.

C8 MKW silver Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Oct 2026
Mileage
159,588 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2025
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
7,450 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 MKW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 MKW was last recorded at 159,588 miles on 17 Oct 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,584 miles · 11 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
7,450 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 159,588 miles
  • 2024 – 153,762 miles
  • 2023 – 147,297 miles
  • 2022 – 140,395 miles
  • 2020 – 133,032 miles
  • 2019 – 123,248 miles
  • 2018 – 116,178 miles
  • 2017 – 109,796 miles
  • 2016 – 102,804 miles
  • 2015 – 94,719 miles
  • 2014 – 86,167 miles
  • 2013 – 75,403 miles
  • 2012 – 65,945 miles
  • 2011 – 53,571 miles
  • 2010 – 45,854 miles
  • 2009 – 39,343 miles
  • 2008 – 30,734 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,588 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryO/s outer c.v boot leaking

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.

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Fuel cap/sealing device missing

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

29 tests since 1 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,588 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    159,588 miles
    Test number
    885758263488
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryO/s outer c.v boot leaking

  2. Fail159,588 miles (+4)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,588 miles
    Test number
    197382960414
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryO/s outer c.v boot leaking

  3. Fail159,584 miles (+5,822)5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,584 miles
    Test number
    694270646552
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on front o/s sill
    • AdvisoryFront o/s outer c.v leaking

  4. Pass153,762 miles (+6,465)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    153,762 miles
    Test number
    713470680677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass147,297 miles (+6,902)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    147,297 miles
    Test number
    667838591382
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front plus rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass140,395 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    140,395 miles
    Test number
    782617690097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail140,393 miles (+7,361)8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,393 miles
    Test number
    908200276301
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass133,032 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    133,032 miles
    Test number
    136918191898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail133,032 miles (+9,784)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,032 miles
    Test number
    480923024914
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake cable damaged front section frayed (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated fibre exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated fibre exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass123,248 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    123,248 miles
    Test number
    659194459178
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail123,248 miles1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,248 miles
    Test number
    140300532699
    • DangerousParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Fail123,248 miles (+7,070)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,248 miles
    Test number
    742253140260
    • DangerousParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested had lamp adjuster inoperative (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass116,178 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    116,178 miles
    Test number
    576500591208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail116,177 miles (+6,381)1 dangerous7 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,177 miles
    Test number
    911573032441
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  15. Pass109,796 miles (+5)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    109,796 miles
    Test number
    841285132648
    • AdvisoryMiddle exhaust section deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly perished
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section deteriorated

  16. Fail109,791 miles (+6,987)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,791 miles
    Test number
    874340563156
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryMiddle exhaust section deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly perished
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section deteriorated

  17. Pass102,804 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    102,804 miles
    Test number
    767052063598
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail102,804 miles (+8,085)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,804 miles
    Test number
    810007357207
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass94,719 miles (+8,552)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    94,719 miles
    Test number
    275840275189
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass86,167 miles (+10,764)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    86,167 miles
    Test number
    199011654163
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail75,403 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,403 miles
    Test number
    265440683417
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  22. Pass75,403 miles (+9,458)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    75,403 miles
    Test number
    658160883139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass65,945 miles (+12,374)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    65,945 miles
    Test number
    125570882145
    • NoteBack box corroded
    • NoteMiddle exhaust section corroded

  24. Pass53,571 miles (+7,717)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    53,571 miles
    Test number
    265032061104
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass45,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    45,854 miles
    Test number
    452685260147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail45,854 miles (+6,511)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,854 miles
    Test number
    603655460142
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  27. Pass39,343 miles (+8,609)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    39,343 miles
    Test number
    631067589186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass30,734 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    30,734 miles
    Test number
    213163588144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail30,734 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,734 miles
    Test number
    514563688141
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about C8 MKW

Does C8 MKW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C8 MKW expired on 16 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C8 MKW?
The MOT on C8 MKW expired on 16 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C8 MKW done?
C8 MKW was recorded at 159,588 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2025, an average of 7,450 miles a year.
Has C8 MKW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 MKW has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on C8 MKW 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 MKW find?
C8 MKW passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2025 with 8 advisories: nearside front seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mount; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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