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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.

J8 BAU white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
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

Pass234,316 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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 ?
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. Pass191,596 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    191,596 miles
    Test number
    315028570184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. 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))
  13. 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))
  14. 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))
  15. 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
  16. 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)
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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)
  20. 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)
  21. Pass171,656 miles (+8,101)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    171,656 miles
    Test number
    149131652266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass163,555 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    163,555 miles
    Test number
    366544161426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. 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)
  24. Pass125,224 miles (+33,695)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    125,224 miles
    Test number
    622134160212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. 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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