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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc

J8 SDNMOT history

J8 SDN is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 9 Apr 2010. Its MOT is valid until 5 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 191,407 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2025.

J8 SDN black Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Dec 2026
Mileage
191,407 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2025
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
11,535 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 SDN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
9 Apr 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 SDN was last recorded at 191,407 miles on 6 Dec 2025, 10,645 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
180,762 miles · 3 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
10,645 miles
Average per year
11,535 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 191,407 miles
  • 2024 – 180,762 miles
  • 2023 – 168,732 miles
  • 2022 – 160,442 miles
  • 2021 – 150,594 miles
  • 2020 – 139,694 miles
  • 2019 – 120,294 miles
  • 2018 – 106,173 miles
  • 2017 – 93,598 miles
  • 2016 – 81,797 miles
  • 2015 – 67,267 miles
  • 2014 – 56,213 miles
  • 2013 – 45,253 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,407 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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 5 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass191,407 miles (+10,645)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    191,407 miles
    Test number
    490133319742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass180,762 miles (+12,030)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    180,762 miles
    Test number
    723002879262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass168,732 miles (+8,290)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    168,732 miles
    Test number
    151098720007
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass160,442 miles (+9,848)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    160,442 miles
    Test number
    290642209606
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE AND REAR EXHAUST BOXES OUTER SKINS RUSTY (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryGLOW PLUG WARNING LAMP ON DASH
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR WISHBONE SUPPORT BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR WISHBONE SUPPORT BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive REAR OF ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass150,594 miles (+10,900)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    150,594 miles
    Test number
    704337555876
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryGLOW PLUG PRE HEATER WARNING ON
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass139,694 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    139,694 miles
    Test number
    323042487586
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail139,694 miles (+19,400)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,694 miles
    Test number
    768022279687
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements and rear (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass120,294 miles (+14,121)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    120,294 miles
    Test number
    859039656733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass106,173 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2019
    Odometer
    106,173 miles
    Test number
    797297403996
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  10. Fail106,173 miles (+12,575)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,173 miles
    Test number
    969945299839
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass93,598 miles (+11,801)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    93,598 miles
    Test number
    919111641034
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  12. Pass81,797 miles (+14,530)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2017
    Odometer
    81,797 miles
    Test number
    706544221564
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  13. Pass67,267 miles (+11,054)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    67,267 miles
    Test number
    605476805197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass56,213 miles (+10,960)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    56,213 miles
    Test number
    839467594003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,253 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    45,253 miles
    Test number
    978415893046
    • NoteNearside rear tyre getting low on outer edge

Questions about J8 SDN

Does J8 SDN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 SDN is valid until 5 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on J8 SDN?
The MOT on J8 SDN is valid until 5 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 SDN done?
J8 SDN was recorded at 191,407 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2025, an average of 11,535 miles a year.
Has J8 SDN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 SDN has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on J8 SDN 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 SDN find?
J8 SDN passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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