Volkswagen Transporter
Red · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc
J8 SOYMOT history
J8 SOY is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 2 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 178,297 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 178,297 mi
- At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 13 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 7,415 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J8 SOY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 2 Jul 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
J8 SOY was last recorded at 178,297 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 1,501 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 176,796 miles · 13 Jan 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,501 miles
- Average per year
- 7,415 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 178,297 miles
- 2024 – 176,796 miles
- 2022 – 175,417 miles
- 2021 – 171,759 miles
- 2020 – 164,041 miles
- 2019 – 156,503 miles
- 2018 – 152,607 miles
- 2017 – 145,481 miles
- 2016 – 131,835 miles
- 2015 – 120,027 miles
- 2014 – 104,205 miles
- 2013 – 86,920 miles
- 2012 – 79,210 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass178,297 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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.
Exhaust deteriorated
Advisory5 MOTs, 2017–2020
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2020
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
17 tests since 26 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass178,297 miles (+1,501)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 178,297 miles
- Test number
- 865177187019
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass176,796 miles (+1,379)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 176,796 miles
- Test number
- 110773243666
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge low (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass175,417 miles (+3,658)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 175,417 miles
- Test number
- 867374272600
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre repairable
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass171,759 miles (+7,718)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 171,759 miles
- Test number
- 226899447931
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower ball joint dust cover perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass164,041 miles (+252)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 164,041 miles
- Test number
- 730691349952
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
Fail163,789 miles (+7,286)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,789 miles
- Test number
- 652794735572
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
Pass156,503 miles (+3,896)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 156,503 miles
- Test number
- 827035800702
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass152,607 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 152,607 miles
- Test number
- 296084986002
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
- AdvisoryNsf tyre deteriorated
Fail152,607 miles (+7,126)1 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,607 miles
- Test number
- 257632732906
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
- AdvisoryNsf tyre deteriorated
Pass145,481 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 145,481 miles
- Test number
- 398583688268
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
- AdvisoryFront suspension mounts deteriorated
Fail145,481 miles (+13,646)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,481 miles
- Test number
- 727455974879
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
- AdvisoryFront suspension mounts deteriorated
Pass131,835 miles (+394)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 131,835 miles
- Test number
- 572805165566
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Fail131,441 miles (+11,414)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,441 miles
- Test number
- 482636673218
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass120,027 miles (+15,822)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 120,027 miles
- Test number
- 568623325279
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass104,205 miles (+17,285)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 104,205 miles
- Test number
- 425067224260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,920 miles (+7,710)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 86,920 miles
- Test number
- 155462413287
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,210 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 79,210 miles
- Test number
- 307330172215
- NoteTyres do not comply with vehicle weight
Questions about J8 SOY
- Does J8 SOY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 SOY is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on J8 SOY?
- The MOT on J8 SOY is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has J8 SOY done?
- J8 SOY was recorded at 178,297 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 7,415 miles a year.
- Has J8 SOY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J8 SOY has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2020.
- Has the mileage on J8 SOY 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 SOY find?
- J8 SOY passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: central rear anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides; rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides.
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