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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 2,460 cc

C8 MPUMOT history

C8 MPU is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 28 Nov 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 240,323 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

C8 MPU 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 Apr 2027
Mileage
240,323 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,484 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 MPU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 Nov 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 MPU was last recorded at 240,323 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 6,525 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
233,798 miles · 29 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
6,525 miles
Average per year
7,484 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 240,323 miles
  • 2025 – 233,798 miles
  • 2023 – 233,202 miles
  • 2022 – 229,299 miles
  • 2021 – 227,804 miles
  • 2020 – 225,461 miles
  • 2019 – 222,420 miles
  • 2018 – 212,475 miles
  • 2016 – 204,353 miles
  • 2015 – 187,478 miles
  • 2014 – 178,677 miles
  • 2012 – 163,310 miles
  • 2011 – 131,648 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass240,323 miles
  • AdvisoryVarious oil leaks.

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.

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 12 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass240,323 miles (+6,525)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    240,323 miles
    Test number
    224748138933
    • AdvisoryVarious oil leaks.

  2. Pass233,798 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    233,798 miles
    Test number
    763979279483
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail233,798 miles (+596)1 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    233,798 miles
    Test number
    453346972982
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass233,202 miles (+3,903)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    233,202 miles
    Test number
    105770254148
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases various joins (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass229,299 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    229,299 miles
    Test number
    656663701071
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside daytime running lamp not working
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer mounting broken

  6. Fail229,299 miles (+1,495)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,299 miles
    Test number
    427400431593
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside daytime running lamp not working
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer mounting broken

  7. Pass227,804 miles (+2,343)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    227,804 miles
    Test number
    375674225359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass225,461 miles (+3,041)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    225,461 miles
    Test number
    206352481283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass222,420 miles (+8)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    222,420 miles
    Test number
    512147791515
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Fail222,412 miles (+9,937)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,412 miles
    Test number
    378363237598
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass212,475 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    212,475 miles
    Test number
    843649195120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail212,475 miles (+8,122)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,475 miles
    Test number
    549139575857
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass204,353 miles (+16,875)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    204,353 miles
    Test number
    688754667809
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak.

  14. Pass187,478 miles (+8,801)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    187,478 miles
    Test number
    157220715093
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass178,677 miles (+15,367)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    178,677 miles
    Test number
    507636704031
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEML on

  16. Pass163,310 miles (+31,662)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    163,310 miles
    Test number
    759891792254
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass131,648 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    131,648 miles
    Test number
    946891691212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail131,648 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,648 miles
    Test number
    735065681223
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Questions about C8 MPU

Does C8 MPU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 MPU is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 MPU?
The MOT on C8 MPU is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 MPU done?
C8 MPU was recorded at 240,323 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 7,484 miles a year.
Has C8 MPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 MPU has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on C8 MPU 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 MPU find?
C8 MPU passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: various oil leaks..

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