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Volkswagen Transporter

Green · Diesel · 2004 · 2,460 cc

S8 GFXMOT history

S8 GFX is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 19 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 24 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 196,718 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

S8 GFX green Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Feb 2027
Mileage
196,718 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,137 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 GFX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
19 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 GFX was last recorded at 196,718 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 2,770 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,948 miles · 25 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,770 miles
Average per year
7,137 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 196,718 miles
  • 2025 – 193,948 miles
  • 2024 – 188,408 miles
  • 2023 – 185,738 miles
  • 2022 – 184,767 miles
  • 2021 – 180,532 miles
  • 2020 – 178,211 miles
  • 2019 – 170,400 miles
  • 2018 – 160,449 miles
  • 2017 – 149,858 miles
  • 2016 – 138,488 miles
  • 2015 – 130,483 miles
  • 2011 – 126,432 miles
  • 2010 – 106,086 miles
  • 2009 – 92,898 miles
  • 2007 – 67,114 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,718 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Power steering pipe corroded going into steering rack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 x Corroded at load valve

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe going to and from rear brake limit valve greased

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,718 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    196,718 miles
    Test number
    435058790283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail196,718 miles (+2,770)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,718 miles
    Test number
    901161802219
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted clip put back on (1.1.16 (c) (i))

  3. Pass193,948 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    193,948 miles
    Test number
    975032309428
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail193,946 miles (+5,538)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,946 miles
    Test number
    168759917883
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass188,408 miles (+2,670)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    188,408 miles
    Test number
    229266254237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass185,738 miles (+971)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    185,738 miles
    Test number
    735217720323
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass184,767 miles (+99)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    184,767 miles
    Test number
    581565011857
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe corroded going into steering rack
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 x Corroded at load valve (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail184,668 miles (+4,136)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,668 miles
    Test number
    835510060615
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe corroded going into steering rack
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 x Corroded at load valve (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass180,532 miles (+20)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    180,532 miles
    Test number
    548220011126
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe going to and from rear brake limit valve greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s r brake pipe rusty (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded power steering pipe at steering rack corroding (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil level on minimum

  10. Fail180,512 miles (+2,301)4 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,512 miles
    Test number
    902435689802
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn excessive wear to both front anti roll bar D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn n/s/f anti roll bar link lower mount loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f anti roll bar link boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe going to and from rear brake limit valve greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s r brake pipe rusty (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded power steering pipe at steering rack corroding (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil level on minimum

  11. Pass178,211 miles (+39)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    178,211 miles
    Test number
    247728464644
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (corroded & holed but supporting panel) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front showing signs of tyre rubbing on wheel arch but not at time of test

  12. Fail178,172 miles (+7,772)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,172 miles
    Test number
    834372198562
    • MajorFuel system component leaking above fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (corroded & holed but supporting panel) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front showing signs of tyre rubbing on wheel arch but not at time of test

  13. Pass170,400 miles (+223)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    170,400 miles
    Test number
    295121590323
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  14. Fail170,177 miles (+9,728)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,177 miles
    Test number
    914069009576
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  15. Pass160,449 miles (+10,591)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    160,449 miles
    Test number
    355019105753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass149,858 miles (+11,370)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    149,858 miles
    Test number
    915469133012
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass138,488 miles (+782)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    138,488 miles
    Test number
    434443992369
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on rear brake pipe at load sensor

  18. Fail137,706 miles (+7,223)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,706 miles
    Test number
    895034255478
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded @ load valve (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass130,483 miles (+4,051)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    130,483 miles
    Test number
    197230595069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail126,432 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,432 miles
    Test number
    498394871155
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  21. Pass126,432 miles (+20,346)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    126,432 miles
    Test number
    649454671172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass106,086 miles (+13,188)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2011
    Odometer
    106,086 miles
    Test number
    373155720133
    • NoteO/s door mirror cracked

  23. Pass92,898 miles (+25,784)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    92,898 miles
    Test number
    382331669023
    • 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)

  24. Pass67,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    67,114 miles
    Test number
    731806657393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 GFX

Does S8 GFX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 GFX is valid until 24 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 GFX?
The MOT on S8 GFX is valid until 24 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 GFX done?
S8 GFX was recorded at 196,718 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 7,137 miles a year.
Has S8 GFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 GFX has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on S8 GFX 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 S8 GFX find?
S8 GFX passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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