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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2015 · 1,968 cc

G8 DCNMOT history

G8 DCN is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 16 Apr 2015. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 9 of 15 MOT tests, with 129,093 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

G8 DCN grey Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Mar 2027
Mileage
129,093 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
9 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,829 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
G8 DCN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
16 Apr 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

G8 DCN was last recorded at 129,093 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 4,763 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Mar 2021: 83,377 miles, lower than 89,372 miles on 9 Mar 2021.

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
124,330 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,763 miles
Average per year
10,829 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,093 miles
  • 2025 – 124,330 miles
  • 2024 – 117,069 miles
  • 2023 – 108,873 miles
  • 2022 – 103,403 miles
  • 2021 – 83,377 miles
  • 2020 – 76,859 miles
  • 2019 – 57,111 miles
  • 2018 – 43,703 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,093 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 20 Apr 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,093 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    129,093 miles
    Test number
    671106537484
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. Fail129,091 miles (+4,761)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,091 miles
    Test number
    602132173913
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass124,330 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    124,330 miles
    Test number
    328288330102
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust outer skins corroded
    • AdvisoryTpms light on
  4. Fail124,330 miles (+7,261)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,330 miles
    Test number
    391468170102
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative Both (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust outer skins corroded
    • AdvisoryTpms light on
  5. Pass117,069 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    117,069 miles
    Test number
    949769899352
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
  6. Fail117,067 miles (+8,194)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,067 miles
    Test number
    293393516317
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass108,873 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    108,873 miles
    Test number
    864436216846
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail108,872 miles (+5,469)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,872 miles
    Test number
    244641164846
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively offside and nearside front (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass103,403 miles (+20,026)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    103,403 miles
    Test number
    349655531870
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral and rear exhaust boxes corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  10. Pass83,377 miles (-5,995)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    83,377 miles
    Test number
    944109055740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail89,372 miles (+12,513)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,372 miles
    Test number
    580631653487
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass76,859 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    76,859 miles
    Test number
    719206715866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail76,859 miles (+19,748)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,859 miles
    Test number
    890710326811
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  14. Pass57,111 miles (+13,408)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    57,111 miles
    Test number
    418180405256
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  15. Pass43,703 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    43,703 miles
    Test number
    329088170576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about G8 DCN

Does G8 DCN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on G8 DCN is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on G8 DCN?
The MOT on G8 DCN is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has G8 DCN done?
G8 DCN was recorded at 129,093 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 10,829 miles a year.
Has G8 DCN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. G8 DCN has failed 6 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on G8 DCN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Mar 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on G8 DCN find?
G8 DCN passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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