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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

S8 MTJMOT history

S8 MTJ is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 10 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 5 Sept 2026 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 318,745 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

S8 MTJ white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Sept 2026
Mileage
318,745 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
16,554 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 MTJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
10 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

S8 MTJ was last recorded at 318,745 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 832 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
317,913 miles · 6 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
832 miles
Average per year
16,554 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 318,745 miles
  • 2025 – 317,913 miles
  • 2024 – 314,576 miles
  • 2023 – 307,695 miles
  • 2022 – 294,433 miles
  • 2021 – 280,749 miles
  • 2020 – 271,320 miles
  • 2019 – 258,751 miles
  • 2018 – 246,564 miles
  • 2017 – 238,379 miles
  • 2016 – 228,537 miles
  • 2015 – 221,598 miles
  • 2014 – 215,397 miles
  • 2013 – 164,387 miles
  • 2012 – 112,848 miles
  • 2011 – 67,005 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail318,745 miles
  • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt pretensioner deployed (7.1.4 (a))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt pretensioner deployed (7.1.4 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt pretensioner deployed (7.1.4 (a))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCorrosion on outer seal not with in 30cm of mout
  • AdvisoryRear axel corroded

What MOT failures 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory10 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn

    Major4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail318,745 miles (+832)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    318,745 miles
    Test number
    989400447623
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt pretensioner deployed (7.1.4 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt pretensioner deployed (7.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt pretensioner deployed (7.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on outer seal not with in 30cm of mout
    • AdvisoryRear axel corroded

  2. Pass317,913 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    317,913 miles
    Test number
    580446169663
    • MinorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Cover missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill significantly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail317,913 miles (+3,337)1 dangerous4 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    317,913 miles
    Test number
    786032321824
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm +cut not to cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt +slight play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn +dust cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Cover missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill significantly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass314,576 miles (+6,881)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    314,576 miles
    Test number
    438793499329
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass307,695 miles3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    307,695 miles
    Test number
    431985634928
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged plastic cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r shocker cover corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryO/s/r shocker cover corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

  6. Fail307,695 miles (+13,262)7 major3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    307,695 miles
    Test number
    102334899478
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged plastic cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r shocker cover corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryO/s/r shocker cover corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

  7. Pass294,433 miles (+5)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    294,433 miles
    Test number
    262709645801
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail294,428 miles (+13,679)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    294,428 miles
    Test number
    365163841348
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass280,749 miles (+9,429)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    280,749 miles
    Test number
    249628678776
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

  10. Pass271,320 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    271,320 miles
    Test number
    334410364714
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront centre seat belt stalk covers missing

  11. Fail271,320 miles (+12,569)7 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    271,320 miles
    Test number
    440786299126
    • MajorEmissions not tested low engine oil level (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront centre seat belt stalk covers missing

  12. Pass258,751 miles (+75)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    258,751 miles
    Test number
    890980279121
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged covers missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail258,676 miles (+12,112)3 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    258,676 miles
    Test number
    861352242597
    • MajorExhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged covers missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass246,564 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    246,564 miles
    Test number
    748622633670
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre wearing inner & outer edge
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wearing inner & outer edge

  15. Fail246,564 miles (+8,185)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    246,564 miles
    Test number
    524696520539
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre wearing inner & outer edge
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wearing inner & outer edge

  16. Pass238,379 miles (+9,842)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    238,379 miles
    Test number
    315697574863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass228,537 miles (+6,939)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    228,537 miles
    Test number
    280161683557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass221,598 miles (+6,201)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    221,598 miles
    Test number
    267026105197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass215,397 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    215,397 miles
    Test number
    757338054260
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Fail215,397 miles (+51,010)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,397 miles
    Test number
    198546054224
    • FailureHeadlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass164,387 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    164,387 miles
    Test number
    985859353276
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Fail164,387 miles (+51,539)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,387 miles
    Test number
    427573753201
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureInner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass112,848 miles (+45,843)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    112,848 miles
    Test number
    999781752245
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass67,005 miles (+1,706)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    67,005 miles
    Test number
    558432661273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass65,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    65,299 miles
    Test number
    129980941199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 MTJ

Does S8 MTJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S8 MTJ expired on 5 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S8 MTJ?
The MOT on S8 MTJ expired on 5 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S8 MTJ done?
S8 MTJ was recorded at 318,745 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 16,554 miles a year.
Has S8 MTJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 MTJ has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S8 MTJ 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 MTJ find?
S8 MTJ failed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with 4 major defects and 6 advisories: central rear seat belt pretensioner deployed; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; nearside rear seat belt pretensioner deployed, and 7 more.

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