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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,460 cc

T8 UTXMOT history

T8 UTX is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 10 May 2006. Its MOT is valid until 19 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 204,470 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Apr 2027
Mileage
204,470 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,365 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T8 UTX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
10 May 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T8 UTX was last recorded at 204,470 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 2,618 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
201,852 miles · 20 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,618 miles
Average per year
7,365 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 204,470 miles
  • 2025 – 201,852 miles
  • 2024 – 194,811 miles
  • 2023 – 189,318 miles
  • 2022 – 185,058 miles
  • 2021 – 179,667 miles
  • 2020 – 174,255 miles
  • 2019 – 168,130 miles
  • 2018 – 162,944 miles
  • 2017 – 156,999 miles
  • 2016 – 151,196 miles
  • 2015 – 144,701 miles
  • 2014 – 136,344 miles
  • 2013 – 132,248 miles
  • 2011 – 127,324 miles
  • 2010 – 104,847 miles
  • 2009 – 79,153 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass204,470 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 14 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass204,470 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    204,470 miles
    Test number
    666171342897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail204,466 miles (+2,614)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,466 miles
    Test number
    174967685403
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass201,852 miles (+7,041)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    201,852 miles
    Test number
    378704928444
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear light illuminated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass194,811 miles (+5,493)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    194,811 miles
    Test number
    635129767381
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass189,318 miles (+4,260)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    189,318 miles
    Test number
    722282232967
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass185,058 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    185,058 miles
    Test number
    641446305234
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail185,055 miles (+5,388)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,055 miles
    Test number
    285087598079
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass179,667 miles (+5,412)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    179,667 miles
    Test number
    963092517332
    • 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))

  9. Pass174,255 miles (+6,125)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    174,255 miles
    Test number
    811634528231
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass168,130 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    168,130 miles
    Test number
    205574045301
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail168,129 miles (+5,185)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,129 miles
    Test number
    307711402474
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass162,944 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    162,944 miles
    Test number
    510212645893
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section corroded

  13. Fail162,939 miles (+5,940)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,939 miles
    Test number
    493196973164
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section corroded

  14. Pass156,999 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    156,999 miles
    Test number
    836807176303
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail156,999 miles (+5,803)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,999 miles
    Test number
    210658365961
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass151,196 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    151,196 miles
    Test number
    178640253323
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail151,195 miles (+6,494)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,195 miles
    Test number
    595972130016
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass144,701 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    144,701 miles
    Test number
    476137755036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail144,701 miles (+8,357)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,701 miles
    Test number
    285827155083
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass136,344 miles (+4,096)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    136,344 miles
    Test number
    286215754046
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAdvise centre silencer deteriorated.

  21. Pass132,248 miles (+4,924)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    132,248 miles
    Test number
    815438253043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass127,324 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    127,324 miles
    Test number
    198394741158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail127,324 miles (+22,477)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,324 miles
    Test number
    256070541460
    • DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  24. Pass104,847 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2011
    Odometer
    104,847 miles
    Test number
    811274930195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail104,847 miles (+25,694)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,847 miles
    Test number
    954374530154
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  26. Pass79,153 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2010
    Odometer
    79,153 miles
    Test number
    974746409141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail79,151 miles1 dangerous8 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,151 miles
    Test number
    924104809177
    • DangerousENGINE OR GEAR BOX MOUNTING DEFECTIVE CAUSING SERIOUS INSTABILITY .
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOFF SIDE REAR LAMP LENS CRACKED,Not affecting light output.

Questions about T8 UTX

Does T8 UTX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T8 UTX is valid until 19 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T8 UTX?
The MOT on T8 UTX is valid until 19 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T8 UTX done?
T8 UTX was recorded at 204,470 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 7,365 miles a year.
Has T8 UTX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T8 UTX has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T8 UTX 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 UTX find?
T8 UTX passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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