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Ford Transit Connect

Silver · Diesel · 2016 · 1,499 cc

J8 VUUMOT history

J8 VUU is a silver diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 29 Jul 2016. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 214,337 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

J8 VUU silver Ford Transit Connect – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Aug 2027
Mileage
214,337 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
15,944 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 VUU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit Connect
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
29 Jul 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 VUU was last recorded at 214,337 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 11,345 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
202,992 miles · 22 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
11,345 miles
Average per year
15,944 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 214,337 miles
  • 2025 – 202,992 miles
  • 2024 – 191,443 miles
  • 2023 – 176,462 miles
  • 2022 – 154,603 miles
  • 2021 – 131,195 miles
  • 2020 – 117,072 miles
  • 2019 – 101,409 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass214,337 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

10 tests since 25 Jul 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass214,337 miles (+11,345)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    214,337 miles
    Test number
    704691593251
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass202,992 miles (+11,549)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    202,992 miles
    Test number
    271275172330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass191,443 miles (+14,981)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    191,443 miles
    Test number
    403501621343
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass176,462 miles (+21,859)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    176,462 miles
    Test number
    419802672887
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass154,603 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    154,603 miles
    Test number
    498984344788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail154,602 miles (+23,407)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,602 miles
    Test number
    241850036023
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass131,195 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    131,195 miles
    Test number
    233992730042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail131,195 miles (+14,123)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,195 miles
    Test number
    708712956465
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass117,072 miles (+15,663)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    117,072 miles
    Test number
    481938008830
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  10. Pass101,409 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    101,409 miles
    Test number
    810918110832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 VUU

Does J8 VUU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 VUU is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 VUU?
The MOT on J8 VUU is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 VUU done?
J8 VUU was recorded at 214,337 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 15,944 miles a year.
Has J8 VUU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 VUU has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on J8 VUU 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 VUU find?
J8 VUU passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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