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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

T8 HLWMOT history

T8 HLW is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 17 Dec 2008. Its MOT is valid until 20 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 128,618 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Dec 2026
Mileage
128,618 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,750 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T8 HLW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
17 Dec 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T8 HLW was last recorded at 128,618 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 5,384 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,234 miles · 13 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,384 miles
Average per year
6,750 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 128,618 miles
  • 2024 – 123,234 miles
  • 2023 – 119,930 miles
  • 2022 – 116,918 miles
  • 2021 – 113,479 miles
  • 2020 – 109,705 miles
  • 2019 – 105,720 miles
  • 2018 – 100,281 miles
  • 2017 – 94,475 miles
  • 2016 – 84,975 miles
  • 2015 – 76,475 miles
  • 2014 – 66,747 miles
  • 2013 – 55,465 miles
  • 2012 – 46,367 miles
  • 2011 – 33,668 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,618 miles
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced light corrosion in underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Dbush(s) (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 21 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,618 miles (+5,384)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    128,618 miles
    Test number
    956208529013
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced light corrosion in underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass123,234 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    123,234 miles
    Test number
    981798015457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail123,214 miles (+3,284)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,214 miles
    Test number
    936012589461
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass119,930 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    119,930 miles
    Test number
    530476516117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail119,923 miles (+3,005)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,923 miles
    Test number
    394217622369
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass116,918 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    116,918 miles
    Test number
    118492722019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail116,910 miles (+3,431)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,910 miles
    Test number
    175068173839
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass113,479 miles (+3,774)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    113,479 miles
    Test number
    609054486358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass109,705 miles (+3,985)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    109,705 miles
    Test number
    249717591577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass105,720 miles (+5,439)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    105,720 miles
    Test number
    407595874683
    • AdvisoryVarious corrosion on underside of vehicle

  11. Pass100,281 miles (+5,806)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    100,281 miles
    Test number
    483774781926
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Dbush(s) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare wheel/tyre-Different size to vehicle

  12. Pass94,475 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    94,475 miles
    Test number
    800714757670
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Dbush(s) (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail94,475 miles (+9,500)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,475 miles
    Test number
    198351476574
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Dbush(s) (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened With lipping (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened With raised lipping/corrosion/worn (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass84,975 miles (+8,500)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    84,975 miles
    Test number
    807338246748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass76,475 miles (+9,728)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    76,475 miles
    Test number
    822553254952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass66,747 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    66,747 miles
    Test number
    125779744329
    • NotePlay in front roll bar D bushes and alot of play in o/s driveshaft.

  17. Fail66,747 miles (+11,282)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,747 miles
    Test number
    176479944360
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NotePlay in front roll bar D bushes and alot of play in o/s driveshaft.

  18. Pass55,465 miles (+9,098)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    55,465 miles
    Test number
    728369933352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,367 miles (+12,699)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    46,367 miles
    Test number
    559595842323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,668 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    33,668 miles
    Test number
    555065721347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T8 HLW

Does T8 HLW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T8 HLW is valid until 20 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T8 HLW?
The MOT on T8 HLW is valid until 20 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T8 HLW done?
T8 HLW was recorded at 128,618 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 6,750 miles a year.
Has T8 HLW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T8 HLW has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on T8 HLW 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 T8 HLW find?
T8 HLW passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced light corrosion in underside of vehicle; nearside rear coil spring corroded.

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