
Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc
J8 BAUMOT history
J8 BAU is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 26 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 13 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 234,316 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 234,316 mi
- At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 8,435 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J8 BAU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 26 Sept 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
J8 BAU was last recorded at 234,316 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 1,009 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 5 Jun 2018: 135,044 miles, lower than 250,868 miles on 10 Feb 2017.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 233,307 miles · 13 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1,009 miles
- Average per year
- 8,435 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 234,316 miles
- 2025 – 219,596 miles
- 2024 – 204,804 miles
- 2023 – 191,596 miles
- 2022 – 176,622 miles
- 2021 – 164,219 miles
- 2020 – 154,897 miles
- 2019 – 140,003 miles
- 2018 – 135,045 miles
- 2017 – 250,868 miles
- 2016 – 228,598 miles
- 2014 – 204,356 miles
- 2013 – 177,759 miles
- 2012 – 171,656 miles
- 2011 – 163,555 miles
- 2010 – 125,224 miles
- 2009 – 91,529 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sidestep loose corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTell tails not visible tape covering
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 Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major3 MOTs, 2023–2026
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2026
Front Coil spring corroded Both front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Both steering rack gator ripped
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Coil spring corroded Both fronts
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
25 tests since 30 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass234,316 miles (+1,009)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 234,316 miles
- Test number
- 152812688977
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sidestep loose corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTell tails not visible tape covering
Fail233,307 miles (+13,711)4 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 233,307 miles
- Test number
- 235449266834
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering rack also slight wear internally (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sill corroded side step loose
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leaks not sure where coming from
- AdvisoryTell tails not visible tape covering ?
Pass219,596 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 219,596 miles
- Test number
- 979079404782
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail219,596 miles (+14,792)1 dangerous5 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 219,596 miles
- Test number
- 762775556994
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass204,804 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 204,804 miles
- Test number
- 314997651065
- AdvisoryFront Both steering rack gator ripped
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail204,804 miles (+13,208)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 204,804 miles
- Test number
- 382988977887
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing Boot damaged (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Both steering rack gator ripped
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass191,596 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 191,596 miles
- Test number
- 315028570184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail191,596 miles (+14,974)2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 191,596 miles
- Test number
- 121427929256
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass176,622 miles (+12,403)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 176,622 miles
- Test number
- 466718132392
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe mounting corroded away (6.1.2 (a))
Pass164,219 miles2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 164,219 miles
- Test number
- 288525167817
- MinorFront Brake hose slightly damaged both sides are cracked and perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Fail164,219 miles (+9,322)1 dangerous3 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,219 miles
- Test number
- 275698505373
- DangerousDriver's seat insecure front right bracket broken (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorFront Brake hose slightly damaged both sides are cracked and perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Pass154,897 miles (+14,894)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 154,897 miles
- Test number
- 279830409453
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass140,003 miles (+4,958)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 140,003 miles
- Test number
- 810375898030
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass135,045 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 135,045 miles
- Test number
- 203440788345
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail135,044 miles (-115,824)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,044 miles
- Test number
- 556794422954
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNsf anti roll bar bush has slight play
- AdvisoryOsf tie bar has slight play in the ball joint
Pass250,868 miles (+22,270)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 250,868 miles
- Test number
- 649660773194
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass228,598 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 228,598 miles
- Test number
- 883222605514
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre on 3mm
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre on 3mm
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre on 3mm and worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryBrake pad wear light illuminated
- AdvisoryCentre and rear section of exhaust corroded
- AdvisorySpare tyre bold
Fail228,598 miles (+24,242)3 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 228,598 miles
- Test number
- 428883344103
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre on 3mm
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre on 3mm
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre on 3mm and worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryBrake pad wear light illuminated
- AdvisoryCentre and rear section of exhaust corroded
- AdvisorySpare tyre bold
Pass204,356 miles (+26,597)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 204,356 miles
- Test number
- 429305144374
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass177,759 miles (+6,103)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 177,759 miles
- Test number
- 718864853264
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass171,656 miles (+8,101)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 171,656 miles
- Test number
- 149131652266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass163,555 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 163,555 miles
- Test number
- 366544161426
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail163,549 miles (+38,325)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,549 miles
- Test number
- 367143361286
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Pass125,224 miles (+33,695)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 125,224 miles
- Test number
- 622134160212
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,529 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 91,529 miles
- Test number
- 301453679217
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Questions about J8 BAU
- Does J8 BAU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 BAU is valid until 13 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on J8 BAU?
- The MOT on J8 BAU is valid until 13 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has J8 BAU done?
- J8 BAU was recorded at 234,316 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 8,435 miles a year.
- Has J8 BAU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J8 BAU has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on J8 BAU ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Jun 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on J8 BAU find?
- J8 BAU passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 4 more.
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