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Volkswagen Transporter

Purple · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

T8 TLGMOT history

T8 TLG is a purple diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 242,129 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jan 2027
Mileage
242,129 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,870 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T8 TLG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T8 TLG was last recorded at 242,129 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
242,107 miles · 25 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
6,870 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 242,129 miles
  • 2025 – 242,107 miles
  • 2023 – 237,540 miles
  • 2022 – 226,901 miles
  • 2021 – 216,154 miles
  • 2020 – 214,025 miles
  • 2019 – 211,221 miles
  • 2018 – 207,050 miles
  • 2017 – 202,472 miles
  • 2016 – 197,604 miles
  • 2015 – 192,216 miles
  • 2014 – 184,165 miles
  • 2013 – 175,642 miles
  • 2012 – 172,418 miles
  • 2010 – 164,734 miles
  • 2009 – 160,848 miles
  • 2008 – 145,800 miles
  • 2007 – 122,523 miles
  • 2006 – 109,228 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass242,129 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryLower underneath of vehicle has minor surface rust
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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 Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe Corroded Rear Of Fuel Tank

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 4 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass242,129 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    242,129 miles
    Test number
    734489855401
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower underneath of vehicle has minor surface rust
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  2. Fail242,129 miles (+22)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    242,129 miles
    Test number
    775711530132
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower underneath of vehicle has minor surface rust
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  3. Fail242,107 miles (+4,567)10 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    242,107 miles
    Test number
    788545479131
    • MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded Behind Fuel Tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Behind Fuel Tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Indicator (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 One To Flexible, One On Caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Indicator (4.2.3 (c))

  4. Pass237,540 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    237,540 miles
    Test number
    640600695091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe Corroded Rear Of Fuel Tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight Corrosion On Pipes Along Rear Suspension (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail237,538 miles (+10,637)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,538 miles
    Test number
    348121966145
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Bush On Lower Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Nut Loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Nut Loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe Corroded Rear Of Fuel Tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight Corrosion On Pipes Along Rear Suspension (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass226,901 miles (+10,747)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    226,901 miles
    Test number
    649928239679
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass216,154 miles (+2,129)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    216,154 miles
    Test number
    333125549250
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer slight weap
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight eng oil leak

  8. Pass214,025 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    214,025 miles
    Test number
    816694396996
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail214,023 miles (+2,802)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,023 miles
    Test number
    397709448416
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass211,221 miles3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    211,221 miles
    Test number
    201526855361
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail211,221 miles (+4,171)1 dangerous2 major1 repaired3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,221 miles
    Test number
    553626833106
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass207,050 miles (+4,578)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    207,050 miles
    Test number
    716890834266
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes - corroded

  13. Pass202,472 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    202,472 miles
    Test number
    466577863297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail202,472 miles (+4,868)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,472 miles
    Test number
    908242213977
    • FailureBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened centre handbrake cable - frayed (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  15. Pass197,604 miles (+5,388)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    197,604 miles
    Test number
    343656457508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass192,216 miles (+8,051)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    192,216 miles
    Test number
    328760185008
    • NoteCentre silencer - corroded/pinhole
    • NoteHandbrake cable - fraying

  17. Pass184,165 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    184,165 miles
    Test number
    898405464033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail184,160 miles (+8,518)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,160 miles
    Test number
    525854364075
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass175,642 miles (+3,224)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    175,642 miles
    Test number
    365497683076
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass172,418 miles (+7,684)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    172,418 miles
    Test number
    237289482056
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  21. Pass164,734 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    164,734 miles
    Test number
    351798330454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail164,733 miles (+3,885)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,733 miles
    Test number
    990668630232
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  23. Pass160,848 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    160,848 miles
    Test number
    362539869489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail160,835 miles (+15,035)11 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,835 miles
    Test number
    432313529242
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NotePassenger windscreen cracked outside swept area

  25. Pass145,800 miles (+23,277)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    145,800 miles
    Test number
    773069948278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass122,523 miles (+13,295)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    122,523 miles
    Test number
    521915657285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass109,228 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    109,228 miles
    Test number
    743097646260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T8 TLG

Does T8 TLG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T8 TLG is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T8 TLG?
The MOT on T8 TLG is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T8 TLG done?
T8 TLG was recorded at 242,129 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 6,870 miles a year.
Has T8 TLG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T8 TLG has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T8 TLG 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 TLG find?
T8 TLG passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 7 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; lower underneath of vehicle has minor surface rust; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 4 more.

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