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Volkswagen Crafter

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

J8 EROMOT history

J8 ERO is a white diesel Volkswagen Crafter first used on 30 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 172,080 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.

J8 ERO white Volkswagen Crafter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Crafter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 May 2027
Mileage
172,080 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,510 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 ERO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Crafter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 May 2027
Latest MOT test
29 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 ERO was last recorded at 172,080 miles on 29 May 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,073 miles · 27 May 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
10,510 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,080 miles
  • 2025 – 163,419 miles
  • 2024 – 153,239 miles
  • 2023 – 145,321 miles
  • 2022 – 135,192 miles
  • 2021 – 129,131 miles
  • 2020 – 116,985 miles
  • 2018 – 103,645 miles
  • 2017 – 91,158 miles
  • 2016 – 75,778 miles
  • 2015 – 57,471 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,080 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside mirror crackedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside mirror damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 3 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,080 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2027
    Odometer
    172,080 miles
    Test number
    529109947662
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror damaged
  2. Fail172,073 miles (+8,654)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,073 miles
    Test number
    315339396475
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror damaged
  3. Pass163,419 miles (+130)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    163,419 miles
    Test number
    421930437474
    • AdvisoryNearside Front mirror cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail163,289 miles (+10,050)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,289 miles
    Test number
    653064582515
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded BRAKE BACK PLATE (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear LIGHT DAMAGED
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass153,239 miles (+7,918)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    153,239 miles
    Test number
    276579884978
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AT FLEX (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass145,321 miles (+10,129)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2024
    Odometer
    145,321 miles
    Test number
    423978253746
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front MIRROR CRACKED
    • AdvisoryRear DOOR HANDLE BROKEN
    • AdvisoryWINDSCREEN HAS SMALL CRACK
  7. Pass135,192 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2023
    Odometer
    135,192 miles
    Test number
    443299533240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail135,192 miles (+6,061)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,192 miles
    Test number
    618271648050
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass129,131 miles (+12,146)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2022
    Odometer
    129,131 miles
    Test number
    832180620673
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass116,985 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2021
    Odometer
    116,985 miles
    Test number
    358087235285
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Fail116,979 miles (+13,334)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,979 miles
    Test number
    728830585226
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  12. Pass103,645 miles (+12,487)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    103,645 miles
    Test number
    361764946035
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))
  13. Pass91,158 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    91,158 miles
    Test number
    632473990135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail91,158 miles (+15,380)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,158 miles
    Test number
    404842266839
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
  15. Pass75,778 miles (+18,307)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    75,778 miles
    Test number
    747516114699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,471 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    57,471 miles
    Test number
    748204785144
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about J8 ERO

Does J8 ERO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 ERO is valid until 28 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 ERO?
The MOT on J8 ERO is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 ERO done?
J8 ERO was recorded at 172,080 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 10,510 miles a year.
Has J8 ERO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 ERO has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2026.
Has the mileage on J8 ERO 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 J8 ERO find?
J8 ERO passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing; nearside mirror cracked; offside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing, and 1 more.

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