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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

L8 GKSMOT history

L8 GKS is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 2 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 180,762 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

L8 GKS black Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Apr 2027
Mileage
180,762 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,505 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 GKS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
2 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 GKS was last recorded at 180,762 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,756 miles · 7 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
6,505 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 180,762 miles
  • 2025 – 176,761 miles
  • 2023 – 175,949 miles
  • 2022 – 173,278 miles
  • 2021 – 169,049 miles
  • 2019 – 166,488 miles
  • 2018 – 161,422 miles
  • 2017 – 157,771 miles
  • 2016 – 153,938 miles
  • 2015 – 139,692 miles
  • 2014 – 136,471 miles
  • 2013 – 130,346 miles
  • 2012 – 126,114 miles
  • 2011 – 120,829 miles
  • 2010 – 104,955 miles
  • 2009 – 84,233 miles
  • 2008 – 61,851 miles
  • 2007 – 58,686 miles
  • 2006 – 53,810 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,762 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded 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.

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 3 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,762 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    180,762 miles
    Test number
    998002313522
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail180,756 miles (+3,995)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,756 miles
    Test number
    122204312728
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass176,761 miles (+3)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    176,761 miles
    Test number
    542938012244
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail176,758 miles (+809)2 dangerous3 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,758 miles
    Test number
    215515647084
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass175,949 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    175,949 miles
    Test number
    203345651764
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail175,949 miles (+2,671)2 repaired2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,949 miles
    Test number
    348637166211
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass173,278 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    173,278 miles
    Test number
    240445585216
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail173,278 miles (+4,229)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,278 miles
    Test number
    475573224496
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass169,049 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2022
    Odometer
    169,049 miles
    Test number
    317677432114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail169,032 miles (+2,544)3 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,032 miles
    Test number
    444192944388
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass166,488 miles (+8)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    166,488 miles
    Test number
    609994410783
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail166,480 miles (+5,058)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,480 miles
    Test number
    126729798302
    • DangerousBrake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass161,422 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    161,422 miles
    Test number
    167480637747
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front outer (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Fail161,405 miles (+3,634)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,405 miles
    Test number
    509010425505
    • DangerousNearside Rear 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))
    • MajorSteering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front outer (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near side front and offside tyres (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass157,771 miles (+3,833)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    157,771 miles
    Test number
    141753154285
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from catalytic converter (7.1.2)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass153,938 miles (+14,246)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    153,938 miles
    Test number
    440377416673
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering component damaged but serviceable both front steering rack ends have slight play (2.2.C.1d)

  17. Pass139,692 miles (+3,221)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    139,692 miles
    Test number
    909504000597
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front worn on inside (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass136,471 miles (+6,125)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    136,471 miles
    Test number
    456786874216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light illuminated but brake pads not worn

  19. Pass130,346 miles (+4,232)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    130,346 miles
    Test number
    829729363214
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Pass126,114 miles (+5,285)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    126,114 miles
    Test number
    716814652288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  21. Pass120,829 miles (+15,874)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    120,829 miles
    Test number
    748517961213
    • NoteN/s/f brake hose close to the tyre when steering on full lock
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing on the inner edge

  22. Pass104,955 miles (+20,722)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    104,955 miles
    Test number
    591431350272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

  23. Pass84,233 miles (+22,382)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    84,233 miles
    Test number
    334179969205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass61,851 miles (+3,165)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    61,851 miles
    Test number
    331000978184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteBrake warning light on dashboard

  25. Pass58,686 miles (+4,876)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    58,686 miles
    Test number
    450886287279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass53,810 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    53,810 miles
    Test number
    611567176246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail53,796 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,796 miles
    Test number
    901766576287
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about L8 GKS

Does L8 GKS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 GKS is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 GKS?
The MOT on L8 GKS is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 GKS done?
L8 GKS was recorded at 180,762 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 6,505 miles a year.
Has L8 GKS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 GKS has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L8 GKS 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 L8 GKS find?
L8 GKS passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing inner edge.

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