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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc

C8 VWBMOT history

C8 VWB is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 20 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 105,424 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

C8 VWB blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2026
Mileage
105,424 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,187 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 VWB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
20 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 VWB was last recorded at 105,424 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 259 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Jul 2012: 75,350 miles, lower than 93,500 miles on 3 Jun 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
105,165 miles · 10 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
259 miles
Average per year
2,187 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 105,424 miles
  • 2024 – 104,112 miles
  • 2021 – 100,561 miles
  • 2020 – 95,679 miles
  • 2019 – 93,714 miles
  • 2018 – 91,036 miles
  • 2017 – 87,915 miles
  • 2016 – 83,007 miles
  • 2015 – 82,067 miles
  • 2014 – 79,597 miles
  • 2013 – 75,822 miles
  • 2012 – 75,350 miles
  • 2011 – 93,500 miles
  • 2010 – 89,947 miles
  • 2009 – 86,665 miles
  • 2008 – 67,107 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,424 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 23 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,424 miles (+259)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    105,424 miles
    Test number
    209576699447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass105,165 miles (+1,053)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    105,165 miles
    Test number
    145074943030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass104,112 miles (+3,551)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    104,112 miles
    Test number
    915542644772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass100,561 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    100,561 miles
    Test number
    370946269642
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail100,561 miles (+4,882)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,561 miles
    Test number
    882328445459
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass95,679 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    95,679 miles
    Test number
    198541602121
    • AdvisoryExhaust system has heavy corrosion but no leaks detected.
  7. Fail95,679 miles (+1,965)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,679 miles
    Test number
    917007793809
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Longitudinal from the rear flex hose. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system has heavy corrosion but no leaks detected.
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Longitudinal from the rear flex hose but unable to inspect fully due to the plastic under covers. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner CV Boot has a covering of lubricant but no leaks detected and does prevent in ingress of dirt and water.
  8. Pass93,714 miles (+2,678)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    93,714 miles
    Test number
    506001068374
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective
  9. Pass91,036 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    91,036 miles
    Test number
    194009776638
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  10. Fail91,036 miles (+3,121)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,036 miles
    Test number
    428113739462
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  11. Pass87,915 miles (+4,908)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    87,915 miles
    Test number
    932007362608
    • AdvisoryExhaust outer skin starting to corrode
  12. Pass83,007 miles (+940)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    83,007 miles
    Test number
    325753066285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass82,067 miles (+2,470)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    82,067 miles
    Test number
    129531025147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEXHAUST CORRODED!
    • NoteO/S REAR TYER PERISHING!
  14. Pass79,597 miles (+3,775)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    79,597 miles
    Test number
    836673534173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass75,822 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    75,822 miles
    Test number
    619089433023
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  16. Fail75,822 miles (+472)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,822 miles
    Test number
    989869433009
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  17. Pass75,350 miles (-18,150)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    75,350 miles
    Test number
    949120402269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass93,500 miles (+3,553)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    93,500 miles
    Test number
    946414851147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass89,947 miles (+3,282)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    89,947 miles
    Test number
    212841180407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass86,665 miles (+19,558)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    86,665 miles
    Test number
    611227269198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass67,107 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    67,107 miles
    Test number
    440174618199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail67,107 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,107 miles
    Test number
    301024318198
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Questions about C8 VWB

Does C8 VWB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 VWB is valid until 30 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on C8 VWB?
The MOT on C8 VWB is valid until 30 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 VWB done?
C8 VWB was recorded at 105,424 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 2,187 miles a year.
Has C8 VWB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 VWB has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on C8 VWB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Jul 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on C8 VWB find?
C8 VWB passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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